The Effect of Composition and Structure on the Electrochemical Reactivity of Nickel

Abstract

The electrochemical reactivity of nickel is defined in terms of the parameters of the anodic polarization curve as determined potentiostatically. The effect of structure and the effect of the additives carbon, silicon, sulfur, selenium, tellurium, and phosphorus on the parameters of the polarization curve have been determined. It is concluded that small amounts of these elements affect the reactivity of nickel to a greater extent than large changes in structure. They increase the reactivity of nickel and inhibit passivity significantly.