Microreference-Electrodes

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For almost all measuring cells, we offer Pseudo-Reference Electrodes based on metal wires. The table below gives an overview of all available materials and of the compatibility with the measuring cells.

If a true reference electrode is required, Capillary-based Microreference electrodes can be chosen instead (see below). They are compatible with most measuring cells and are available with different cell chemistry, that can be adopted to your specific requirements. For example, we offer aqueous Ag/AgCl electrodes but also AgTFSI/EMImTFSI (ionic liquid based) systems. Please do not hesistate to contact us if you want to learn more about this option.

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Applications

Electrochemical experiments can be performed using either a 2-, 3- or 4-electrode setup. Except for the case of a 2-electrode configuration at least one (in the ideal case currentless) reference electrode is required. However, a miniaturization of the measuring cells is considerably demanding for the design of the reference electrode. In case of nonaqueous systems, there are even further challenges.

rhd instruments offers a number of different (non)aqueous micro-reference electrodes based on capillaries encased by PEEK or polyimide. Amongst others, they are available for:

aqueous solutions
ionic liquids
DMSO based electrolytes
organic carbonates (e.g. battery electrolytes)

We are also happy to develop an individual reference electrode for your system together with you - please feel free to contact us.

All these reference electrodes are delivered with a suitable storage container filled with the internal electrolyte of the reference electrode. It is suitable for regeneration after cleaning as well as for long-term storage.

If appropriate handled and properly stored potential stability of at least 2 months should be given. In case of nonaqueous micro-reference electrodes we recommend a calibration of the potential to the half-wave potential of the ferrocene redox peaks.

Besides "real" reference electrodes we also offer you so called pseudo-reference electrodes consisting of silver or platinum wire. The following table gives an overview of available materials and the compatibility with different cell types.

Micro-reference electrodes have for instance been used for the following applications:

Impedance spectroscopy studies of the structure and dynamics of the electrochemical double layer between metal electrodes and ionic liquids with potential and temperature control
Determination of the stability window of ionic liquids and carbonate based battery electrolytes using cyclic voltammetry
Cyclic voltammetry studies of solutions of organic dyes in acetonitrile and dichloromethane for determination of the HOMO-LUMO gap

Please also visit our Literature section for a list of publications!