Overpotential · The Kinetic Tax
unseel.com · electrolysis · η = Eapplied − Eeq
applied 1.23 V
ideal 1.23 V
η (overpotential) 0.00 V
showing
useful work (1.23 V ideal)
overpotential (wasted as heat)
H₂ / O₂ product bubbles
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