The shape of the polarization curve and diagnostic criteria for control of the metal electrodeposition process

Abstract

The simulated shapes of the polarization curves were correlated with the type of metal electrodeposition process control as a function of the ratio of the exchange current density to the limiting diffusion current density (j0 /jL ). Diagnostic criteria based on the j0 /jL ratios were established. For j0 /jL > 100, the system is under the ohmic control. In the range 1