Single sweep and cyclic voltammetry were used to the determine the hydrogen and oxygen over potentials at 304 stainless steel electrodes with respect to a silver /silver chloride / 3M KCl reference electrode where platinum and the stainless steel were used as counter electrodes. The final electrolysis production is to be battery powered and the voltammetry work provided a good estimate of the battery voltage required. Passivation of electrode surfaces can occur through repeated or prolonged use of the electrolysis electrodes and single sweep and cyclic voltammetry provided a diagnostic tool for the investigation of this phenomena. Also regeneration of active surfaces could be examined by similar methods. The gas production device employed two 304 stainless steel electrodes od approximately 12 square inches and lithium batteries are the electrolysis power source.

Investigation of the electrolytic production of oxygen and hydrogen gases at 304 stainless steel electrodes for use in the production of small scale directional propulsion device

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