Lei de Faraday (eletrodep.)
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- Renato Passos, Eng. de Software
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Last updated: Apr 18, 2026
Formula
Faraday
About this calculator
The mass electrodeposit calculator uses the Faraday's Law to calculate the amount of substance deposited on a surface during an electrochemical process.
The formula used is m = (I·t·M)/(n·F), where m is the deposited mass, I is the electric current intensity, t is the deposition time, M is the molar mass of the substance, n is the number of electrons transferred and F is the Faraday constant.
This calculator is useful in various situations, such as calculating the amount of material deposited on a surface in an electroplating process or in a battery. However, it's worth noting that Faraday's Law assumes that the electrochemical reaction is complete and that there is no loss of substance.
Additionally, it's worth mentioning that the Faraday constant (F) is a constant that depends on temperature and pressure, so it's worth considering these factors when calculating the deposited mass.
Frequently asked questions
What is the unit of measurement of the deposited mass?
The unit of measurement of the deposited mass is grams (g).
What is the Faraday constant?
The Faraday constant (F) is a constant that represents the amount of substance that is transported by an electric current of a unit of charge. It is usually expressed in coulombs per mole (C/mol).
When can I use this calculator?
You can use this calculator in any situation where you need to calculate the amount of substance deposited on a surface during an electrochemical process, such as in a battery or on a surface that is being galvanoplasty.
What is the Faraday's Law?
The Faraday's Law is a law that relates the amount of substance that is transported by an electric current to the number of electrons transferred and the current intensity. It is expressed by the formula m = (I·t·M)/(n·F).