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Concept information

Preferred term

polarography

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information An electrochemical technique for measuring the current that flows in solution as a function of an applied voltage. The observed polarographic wave, resulting from the electrochemical response, depends on the way voltage is applied (linear sweep or differential pulse) and the type of electrode used. Usually a mercury drop electrode is used.

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • DC polarography
  • pulse polarography

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/238616

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