The Tafel Equation ·
η = a + b·log|i|
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Overpotential η
0 mV
Current i
i₀
Stage
electrode at equilibrium
η axis (overpotential)
log|i| axis (current)
Tafel line (slope b)
forward e⁻ transfer
reverse (dies off)
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