Faraday’s Law of Electrolysis Calculator
Links current and time to the mass of an element deposited. Choose what to find; the field for that value is ignored.
Answer
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Mass deposited —
Charge passed — C
Moles of electrons — mol
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The formula
mass = (I × t × M) ÷ (n × F)
I is current in amps, t is time in seconds, M is molar mass and F is 96,485 C/mol.
What to watch out for
The Faraday constant is the charge on one mole of electrons.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much copper does 2 A deposit in 30 minutes?
1.185 g.
What is the Faraday constant?
96,485.33 C/mol, the charge on one mole of electrons.