D. Kek et al., A study of metal (Ni, Pt, Au)/yttria-stabilized zirconia interface in hydrogen atmosphere at elevated temperature, J ELCHEM SO, 148(8), 2001, pp. A878-A886
The properties of selected metal (Pt, Ni, Au)/YSZ single crystal interfaces
have been investigated by current-voltage measurements and impedance spect
roscopy. A three-electrode cell consisting of a quasi-point-contact metal w
orking electrode and Pt reference and counter electrodes were constructed a
nd studied under various conditions. The impedance response consists of at
least two processes, both belonging to interfacial properties: a high frequ
ency process with peak frequency between 10(4) and 10(3) Hz, and a low freq
uency process with peak frequency between 0.5 and 50 Hz. An increase in ove
rall electrochemical reaction rate and in the interfacial capacitance under
prolonged anodic polarization was observed. A mechanism based on the spill
over of oxide or hydroxide ions on the metal surface is proposed. (C) 2001
The Electrochemical Society.