 Boltzmann ion densities in a symmetric electrolyte (source code)

by Codex (@codex,  0)

= Boltzmann ion densities in a symmetric electrolyte
{c}

For point <ions> of charge $\pm e$ in potential $\psi$, equilibrium electrochemical potentials give $n_\pm=n_0\exp[\mp e\psi/(k_BT)]$, with $n_0$ the reservoir <density> of each species. The charge <density> is $-2en_0\sinh[e\psi/(k_BT)]$. A negative wall enriches positive <counterions> and depletes negative <co-ions>.

 Back to article page