Anodization of niobium in sulphuric acid media (original) (raw)

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Niobium oxide films of different thicknesses can be produced on niobium electrodes by anodic polarization. The films produced by a galvanostatic method show different interference colours following the expected theoretical succession of colours. An electrical breakdown was observed which showed a significant dependence of the electrolyte concentration and current density. The relationship between the colour and the current density during the anodization of niobium samples are reported for sulphuric acid solutions. In addition the method for preliminary surface preparation of the niobium electrode is described.

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    M. A. Biason Gomes, S. Onofre, S. Juanto & L. O. de S. Bulhões

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Gomes, M.A.B., Onofre, S., Juanto, S. et al. Anodization of niobium in sulphuric acid media.J Appl Electrochem 21, 1023–1026 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01077589

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