Journal of The Electrochemical Society · 1973 · 91 citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesChemistryMaterials ScienceCatalysisElectrochemistrySurface ScienceElectrochemical CellsElectrode KineticsElectrode-electrolyte InterfacesElectrolysis ProcessesOxidation-reduction ReactionsAdsorption At Electrochemical InterfacesAdsorption Effects On Electrode KineticsChemical Reduction MechanismsCompetitive AdsorptionCompetitive Adsorption KineticsElectrochemical OxidationElectrochemical ReductionElectroless Deposition
The electroless (autocatalytic) gold‐deposition reaction, using potassium borohydride as the reducing agent, was studied by electrochemical methods. The results support the assumptions made previously that (i) the species that reduces aurocyanide ions is , an intermediate formed during the hydrolysis of , and (ii) the deposition reaction is preceded by competitive adsorption of reacting species.