Magnetoelectrolysis of copper

Abstract
The effect of a uniform static magnetic field on processes occurring at Cu/acidified CuSO 4 interfaces is examined by analysis of potentiodynamic polarization curves. The mass transport controlled deposition current is increased by as much as a factor of 2 in a 0.6 T field, independent of field direction and electrode orientation. The extent of current enhancement is greatest at low p H (<1), where it is associated with diffusional rather than migrational transport of the copper ions.