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Catalytic Oxidation Of Methanol On Pt/C-Spe And Ptru/C-Spe Electodes, Aihua Su, Changzhi Li, Gongquan Sun, Ying Zhang, Tianhong Lu Nov 1995

Catalytic Oxidation Of Methanol On Pt/C-Spe And Ptru/C-Spe Electodes, Aihua Su, Changzhi Li, Gongquan Sun, Ying Zhang, Tianhong Lu

Journal of Electrochemistry

Anode catalysts of methanol oxidation for direct methanol fuel cell, pt/C andPtRu/C,were prepared by chemical reduction in this work.The results indicated that the PtRu/Cshowed higher electrocatalytic activity than that of Pt/C. It was explained by XRD and XPS analysesthat the existence of Ru enhanced the catalytic activity for electrochemical oxidation of methanol.


Growth Kinetics And Breakdown Of Passive Films On Rebar Electrodes In Simulated Cement Pore Solution, Wei Chu, Yuanxiang Shi, Baoming Wei Nov 1995

Growth Kinetics And Breakdown Of Passive Films On Rebar Electrodes In Simulated Cement Pore Solution, Wei Chu, Yuanxiang Shi, Baoming Wei

Journal of Electrochemistry

The growth kinetics and breakdown of passive films on REBAR electrodes insimulated cement solution(pH=12.5 and 13.8)have been investigated using in situphotoelectrochemical methods and potential step method. The results show that there are two mainstages in the growth of the film ,with two rate functions characterized by linear relation between thefilm thickness and the direct logarithm of time. There is a sign in laser-scanning photoelectrochemicalmicroscopic image just before the passive film breaks down. The addition of inhibitor NaNO_2changesthe growth kinetics and thickness of the film ,and therefore improves the resistance of pitting corrosioninduced by chloride.


Cyclic Voltammetric Calorimetry Studying The Deposition Of Copper Of Pt Electrodes, Yongchun Zhu, Robin H J Clark Nov 1995

Cyclic Voltammetric Calorimetry Studying The Deposition Of Copper Of Pt Electrodes, Yongchun Zhu, Robin H J Clark

Journal of Electrochemistry

In the present paper,cyclic voltammetric calorimetry has been used to study thedeposition of copper on platinum electrode from LiClO_4 aqueous solution. Cyclic voltammetricthermogram and cyclic voltammetric differential thermogram show that the deposition of copper on theelectrode is an exothermal process with a strong interaction between copper and platinum layer(-3227.0 kJ /mol).The electrochemical oxidation of the deposited copper is composed of twoprocesses :an endothermal activation process with 747.0 kJ/mol of activation enthalpy,and anexothermal oxidation reaction with-189.9 kJ/mol of the reaction enthalpy, which are accord withthe data from the theoritical estimation and thermodynamic handbook respectively.


Study Of The Modified Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide, Guohui Yuan, Dewei Chu, Rihui Shen, Hongwei Pan, Cuifen Zhang Nov 1995

Study Of The Modified Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide, Guohui Yuan, Dewei Chu, Rihui Shen, Hongwei Pan, Cuifen Zhang

Journal of Electrochemistry

A modified electrolytic manganese dioside doped with Bi(Bi-EMD)wasprepared and examined by XRD and XPS.It is predominantly γ-mnO_2 and the Bi exists as Bi_2O_3 inthe modified material.The content of Bi in Bi-EMDs increased with the increasement of Bi ̄(3+)concentration in electrolyte,and reached14.3(wt)% from the bath of 0.008 mol·1 ̄(-1)Bi ̄(3+)+ used.Some Zn /Bi-EMD prototype batteries of AA size were assembled,and which cycle life tests showedthat the Bi-EMD has better reversibility.


The Composition Structure And Corrosion Resistance Of Al-Mn Alloy Plating, Jiaju Guo Nov 1995

The Composition Structure And Corrosion Resistance Of Al-Mn Alloy Plating, Jiaju Guo

Journal of Electrochemistry

The Al-Mn alloy plating was electrodeposition from low temperature molten salts(below 200℃),its chemical composition control,corrosion resistance as well as the relationshipbetween chemical composition and structure were studied.The results indicate that the main effect onchemical composition of Al-Mn alloy plating is Mn ion concentration in molten salts.The Mn contentin the range of 25~40(wt)%, Al-Mn alloy plating has amorphous structure. In 0.5 mol/L H_2SO_4and NaCl solution ,corrosion resistance of the alloy plating is much better.When the alloy hasamorphous structure,corrosion resistance of plating has been remarkably increased.


Influence Of O-Phenylenediamine On The Catalysis At Hrp Enzyme Electrode In L,4-Dioxane, Hong Chen, Hui-Huang Wu Nov 1995

Influence Of O-Phenylenediamine On The Catalysis At Hrp Enzyme Electrode In L,4-Dioxane, Hong Chen, Hui-Huang Wu

Journal of Electrochemistry

Horseradish peroxidase(HRP)was immobilized by crosslinkage on the glassycarbon electrode to prepare the enzyme electrede ,where the reduction of H_2O_2 was studied in l,4-dioxane media. It was shown that HRP electrode can catalyze the reduction of H_2O_2 without anymedintor,however, as an activator,o-phenylenediamine can promote the bio-catalysis. In thepresence of the activator,the parallel reactions occurred on the enzyme electrode. The workingcondition of the HRP electrede was investigated as the sensors for H_2O_2 and o-phenylenediamine,alsothe influence of water content in organic phase was discussed on the performance of the enzymeelectrode in organic phase.


Study Of The Action Mechanism Of A New Type Additive Sd-1 On The Electrodepositional Process Of Zinc, Huaqiang Wu, Yiqin Yan, Guangming Ni Nov 1995

Study Of The Action Mechanism Of A New Type Additive Sd-1 On The Electrodepositional Process Of Zinc, Huaqiang Wu, Yiqin Yan, Guangming Ni

Journal of Electrochemistry

The action mechanism of a new type additive SD-1 on the electrodepositionalprocess of zinc is reported.The results showed that the additive SD-1 is not electrochemistry activesubstane in the range of adsorption potential at rotating disk electrede surface。 The action of additiveSD-1 on the electredepositional process of zinc is considerated to be fitting in with the diffusion controlmechanism。


A Photoelectrochemical Investigation Of A.C.Modulated Passive Films On 304 Stainless Steel In Weak-Alkaline And Neutral Solution, Tianbao Du, Chunan Cao, Jiakang Yu, Haichao Lin Nov 1995

A Photoelectrochemical Investigation Of A.C.Modulated Passive Films On 304 Stainless Steel In Weak-Alkaline And Neutral Solution, Tianbao Du, Chunan Cao, Jiakang Yu, Haichao Lin

Journal of Electrochemistry

A photoelectrochemical investigation has been carried out on AISI 304 stainlesssteeI AV modulated passive film in 0.1mol/L Na_2B_4O_7 and 0.5 mol/L Na_2SO_4 solution.Photocurrentcurve depends on the potential、passive condition and testing solutions. The results of the measurementsindicate that the photoresponse is determined by the defects in the electronic structure of the films whenthe defects lead to localized states in the bandgap region. It is concluded that the passive film on AISI304 stainless steel is in a highly disordered amorphous state.


Electrodeposition Of Cobalt And Rare Earth-Cobalt In Urea-Nabr-Kbr Melt, Qiqin Yang, Kairong Qiu, Derong Zhu, Lichang Sa Aug 1995

Electrodeposition Of Cobalt And Rare Earth-Cobalt In Urea-Nabr-Kbr Melt, Qiqin Yang, Kairong Qiu, Derong Zhu, Lichang Sa

Journal of Electrochemistry

No abstract provided.


The Photoelectrochemical Studies Of Passive Films On Rebar Electrodes In Simulated Cement Pore Solution, Wei Chu, Yuanxiang Shi, Baoming Wei Aug 1995

The Photoelectrochemical Studies Of Passive Films On Rebar Electrodes In Simulated Cement Pore Solution, Wei Chu, Yuanxiang Shi, Baoming Wei

Journal of Electrochemistry

The electronic properties of the passive film on REBAR electrodes in simulatedcement pore solution(pH=9.0~13.8)have been investigated using in-situ photoelectrochemicalmethods.The results show that the passive film is composed of mixed oxides of ferrum ,and it is anamorphous,n-type semiconductive film. Variations of pH values,ions in the solution and film-formation potentials can affect the composition of the films. There are two main stages in the growthof the film,with two rate functions characterized by linear relation between the film thickness and thelogarithm of time.The addition of inhibitor NaNO_2 changes the composition,structure and growthkinetics of the film,and therefore improves the resistance of pitting corrosion induced …


Study On The Surface States Of Zinc Sulfide Thin Film Doped With Erbium And Their Effect On The Relaxation Luminance, Yujiang Wang, Zhaohong Liu, Zhenxiang Chen Aug 1995

Study On The Surface States Of Zinc Sulfide Thin Film Doped With Erbium And Their Effect On The Relaxation Luminance, Yujiang Wang, Zhaohong Liu, Zhenxiang Chen

Journal of Electrochemistry

X-ray photoelectron spectrum and characteristics of the capacity,versus thevoltage of the thin film devices are measured to study the surface states of the zinc sulfide thin film.The transient electroluminescence excited by pulses shows the relaxation luminance peaks during anon-exponential decay process of the characteristic transitions activated by Er ̄(3+) in the ZnS directcurrent thin film electroluminescence (DCTFEL) devices.The surface structures of ZnS:Cu,Cl,Erfilm with the absorption of oxygen,and the effect of the surface states on the relaxation luminance ofthe devices are discussed.


Self-Assembled Monolayers:Preparation,Properties And Application, Xiandui Dong, Juntao Lu, Chuansin Cha Aug 1995

Self-Assembled Monolayers:Preparation,Properties And Application, Xiandui Dong, Juntao Lu, Chuansin Cha

Journal of Electrochemistry

Self-assembling technique is a versatile approach to the preparation of monolayersof well-defined composition,structure,thickness and physicochemical properties.Different aspects,such as wettability,adhesion,corrosion,tribology,electrontransfer,protein adsorption,molecularrecognition,and applications of SAMs are widely studied.The developments in the last decade arereviewed,with special attention to the electrochemical studies related to electrodes modified with thiol-derivative-based SAMs


Progress In R&D Of Lithium Rechargeable Batteries In China, Jiqiang Wang Aug 1995

Progress In R&D Of Lithium Rechargeable Batteries In China, Jiqiang Wang

Journal of Electrochemistry

No abstract provided.


Coadsorption Of Para-Toluene Sulfamide And 1.4-Butynediol At Mercury Electrode, Shukun Huang, Naixian Xie, De Gao, Qiang Liu Aug 1995

Coadsorption Of Para-Toluene Sulfamide And 1.4-Butynediol At Mercury Electrode, Shukun Huang, Naixian Xie, De Gao, Qiang Liu

Journal of Electrochemistry

The coadsorption characteristics of para-toluene sulfamide and 1,4-butynediol atmercury electrode have been studied by means of electrocapillary curve,differential capacity curve,Stuart model and the SCFMO method(CNDO/2).The coadsorption is a physical adsorption occuringnaturally. Lateral and flat orientations in the two adsorbates close to their maximum adsorptionpotential were considered respectively.Unlike attractive interactions of their own,there was arepulsive interaction at their coadsorption layer.A preferred adsorption of 1,4-butynediol occurredWhen they were at the same volume concentration.


Studies On The Bright Zinc-Nickel Alloy Palting In Alkaline Baths, Jiale Cai, Shaomin Zhou Aug 1995

Studies On The Bright Zinc-Nickel Alloy Palting In Alkaline Baths, Jiale Cai, Shaomin Zhou

Journal of Electrochemistry

The electrochemical properties of the Zn-Ni plating baths and the structure andperformance of the obtained deposits were investigated.The results show that the nickel content of theobtained deposits is incereased with decreasing of Zn ̄(2+)/Ni ̄(2+) ratio in the baths and with increasing ofcathodic current density;The cathode current efficiency is increased with increasing of Zn [Ⅱ]content in the bath and with decreasing of cathodic current density.The ZN-11 additive used is thereaction product of heterocyclic compound and polyamines with epichlorohydrin,it has a higheradsorptivity on Hg-electrede at potential between -0.16~-1.68 V (vs. Hg/HgO,1 mol·L ̄(-1)KOH). It is found that zinc and nickel are codeposited anomalously due …


Studies Of Cl ̄- On The Electrochemical Oscillation Behaviour Of Electrodeposited Silver Indium Selenide Thin Films By Using Dynamic Impedance And The Condensance Method, Shaoai Xie Aug 1995

Studies Of Cl ̄- On The Electrochemical Oscillation Behaviour Of Electrodeposited Silver Indium Selenide Thin Films By Using Dynamic Impedance And The Condensance Method, Shaoai Xie

Journal of Electrochemistry

The electrochemical oscillation behaviour of hydrogen peroxide cathodic reductionprocess on the electrodeposited silver indium selenide electrode has been studied by using in-situdynamic impedance and the condensance measurement technique in different supporting electrolytessolutions.The surface composition of AglnSe_2 electrodes(before and after oscillating)were also givenby AES. According to the experimental results,the influence of Cl ̄- on the mechanism of thiselectrochemical oscillaton process has been discussed in detail.


The Oxidation Of Hydrogen Absotbing Alloys And Its Inhibition, Suqin Wang, Baojia Xia, Geping Yin, Pengfei Shi Aug 1995

The Oxidation Of Hydrogen Absotbing Alloys And Its Inhibition, Suqin Wang, Baojia Xia, Geping Yin, Pengfei Shi

Journal of Electrochemistry

This paper introduces the method to judge:1)the possibility of oxidation of themetal hydride electrode in an anode process by cyclic voltammetric curves,2)the oxidation pattern ofmetal hydride electrode in oxygen atmosphere in various charged states,and 3)the inhibition ofoxidation of hydrogen absorbing alloys by certain surface treatment.


Problems On The Study Of Anodic Films On Pb In Sulfuric Acid Solution(Ⅰ), Wenbin Cai, Houtian Liu, Weifang Zhou Aug 1995

Problems On The Study Of Anodic Films On Pb In Sulfuric Acid Solution(Ⅰ), Wenbin Cai, Houtian Liu, Weifang Zhou

Journal of Electrochemistry

The identification of the phase composition of the anodic film on Pb formed inH_2SO_4 solution in PbO potential region has long been argued,together with the explanation of thecathodic peak at about -0.9V(Hg/Hg_2SO_4)in the linear sweep voltammogram for a Pb-H_2SO_4system. In this article, a review of our recent investigations was presented on the above problems.


Properties Of Zr-Based Laves Phase Hydrogen Storage Electrode, Xueping Gao, Huabin Yang, Deying Song, Yunshi Zhang, Zuoxiang Zhou, Wei Zhang, Panwen Shen Aug 1995

Properties Of Zr-Based Laves Phase Hydrogen Storage Electrode, Xueping Gao, Huabin Yang, Deying Song, Yunshi Zhang, Zuoxiang Zhou, Wei Zhang, Panwen Shen

Journal of Electrochemistry

After treated by HF solution,the surface of Zr(V_(0.2)Mn_(0.2)Ni_(0.54)Mo_(0.06))_(2.4) alloywas transformed from Zr-rich and Mn-rich layer to Ni-rich layer.In this way,the nickel on thesurface could be believed to be the Raney-type nickel, which could obviously shorten the activationcycles,improve electrocatalytic activity and hydrogen adsorption ability.In this paper,the reactionmechanism on the alloy surface(i.e. the mechanism of nickel-catalysis,hydrogen-adsorption andhydrogen-transference)had been investigated.And the impedance spectra were fitted to an equivalentcircuit using a non-linear,least-squares(NLLS)fitting program.


Theory Of Cyclic Voltammetry At Microdisk Electrode For Reversible Systems, Qiankun Zhuang, Hongyuan Chen Aug 1995

Theory Of Cyclic Voltammetry At Microdisk Electrode For Reversible Systems, Qiankun Zhuang, Hongyuan Chen

Journal of Electrochemistry

By means of a new approach,the current equations of cyclic voltammetry whichdescribes two cases of quasi-steady-state and fast linear scan at microdisk electrode for reversiblesystem were presented and verified experimentally. It has been shown that the features of this currentessentially depend on the ration of,which is described in detail.ln extreme cases, the equationsare the same as those listed in literat ures for large plane and spherical electrodes.Using the quasi-steady-state equation,the causes and conditions for forming steady state,quasi-steady state andhysteresis current for linear sweep voltammetry are all explained and discussed.The width of the″hysteresis ring″is also calculated in this work.And the results …


A Relativistic Density-Functional Investigation Of Vibrational Frequencies Of Cn ̄- On Cu And Ag Electrodes, Mengsheng Liao, Xin Lv, Qianer Zhang Aug 1995

A Relativistic Density-Functional Investigation Of Vibrational Frequencies Of Cn ̄- On Cu And Ag Electrodes, Mengsheng Liao, Xin Lv, Qianer Zhang

Journal of Electrochemistry

Abstract Potential Dependence,Vibrational Frequency,copper-electrode,Silver-electrode,Relativistic density-functional calculationAcknowledgements This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundationof China and ChinaPostdoctoral Science Foundation.


Development Of High Active Aluminum Alloy Sacrificail Anode, Zhaobo Wei, Jianhua Wu, Guangzhang Chen, Songrao Jiang Aug 1995

Development Of High Active Aluminum Alloy Sacrificail Anode, Zhaobo Wei, Jianhua Wu, Guangzhang Chen, Songrao Jiang

Journal of Electrochemistry

A high active aluminum alloy sacrificial anode with the operating potential-1.40 v (SCE),and the the current capacity more than 2 175 A·h/kg and dissolution fair issuccessfully developed by adding zinc,indium,gallium,bismuth and heat treatment.The aluminumalloy sacrificial anode with super electrochemical properties can throughly replace the magnesium alloyanode when applied to seawater and freshening seawater,which is obviously advantageous to thetechnology and economy.


Studies On The Structure Of Licoo_2 Synthesized With Tartaric Acid And The Behaviorof Its Rechargeable Lithium Battery, Fuping Zhang Aug 1995

Studies On The Structure Of Licoo_2 Synthesized With Tartaric Acid And The Behaviorof Its Rechargeable Lithium Battery, Fuping Zhang

Journal of Electrochemistry

The structure of LiCoO_2 synthesized with tartaric acid and the behavior of itsrechargeable Lithium battery have been studied by XRD, XPS, CV. CT. It has been shown thatLiCoO_2 has a space group R3m with hexagonal parameters a=0.281 0 nm,c=1.408 8 nm. Low-spin state Co ̄(3+) configuration in LiCoO_2 has been suggested. Also,Li_2O, was identified onits surface.Furthermore, the capacity and the middle working voltage of its Lithium battery are about 120 mA·h·g ̄(-1) and 3.8 V,respectively.The EMF of the cell changes with the Lithium composition of itscathode following E=4.318-0.450 X ̄(2/3) in 0.451≤X≤0.934.


Photoelectric Property For Zinc Phthalocyanine Of Doping C_(60) On Inp Electrode, Mengxiong Zhan, Rongqing Yu, Biaolian Zhen, Dadian Cheng, Lansun Zheng Aug 1995

Photoelectric Property For Zinc Phthalocyanine Of Doping C_(60) On Inp Electrode, Mengxiong Zhan, Rongqing Yu, Biaolian Zhen, Dadian Cheng, Lansun Zheng

Journal of Electrochemistry

The curves of spectral and photovoltaic responses to zinc phthalocyanine of dopingC_(60) were determinted.The photovoltaic property for zinc phthalocyanine of doping C_(60) wereinvestigated on the InP single crystal in the photoelectrochemical cell.The results have shown that:1)The photovoltaic effect and the in tensit ies of the spectral response and of the photovoltaic responsefor ZnPc of doping C_(60) were greater than those of ZnPc;2)had better redox couple in the cells.


Studies On Low Temperature Performance Of Rechargeable Mh-Ni Batteries, Wenkuan Zhang, Jingxian Shi, Yu Wan Lou, Qiusheng Duan May 1995

Studies On Low Temperature Performance Of Rechargeable Mh-Ni Batteries, Wenkuan Zhang, Jingxian Shi, Yu Wan Lou, Qiusheng Duan

Journal of Electrochemistry

The Dependence of low temperature performance on the alloy composition andelectrolyte component for rechargeable MH-Ni batteries is studied, the suitable composition of alloyand electrofyte are founds.


Electrochcmical Reaction Of Redoxproteins Speeded Up By The Dye Modified Electrodes, Ting Chen, Shaojun Dong, Yuanwu Xie May 1995

Electrochcmical Reaction Of Redoxproteins Speeded Up By The Dye Modified Electrodes, Ting Chen, Shaojun Dong, Yuanwu Xie

Journal of Electrochemistry

The electron transfer reaction of redox proteins faciliated by dye medifiedelectrede was reviewed in this paper.The medification metheds and the properties of dye modifiedelectrede were discussed. Several different studying metheds,such as voltammetry,flow analysis andspectroelectrochemical methed,were reviewed.Areversible electrocatalytic reaction mechanism wasproposed and verified by comparing the digital calculation results with the experimental results.47references were cited.


Laser Scanning In-Situ Photoelectrochemical Microscopictechnique And Its Applications, Zugeng Lin, Jinkua You, Xiangdong Zhuo, Chun Zhang, Yong Yang May 1995

Laser Scanning In-Situ Photoelectrochemical Microscopictechnique And Its Applications, Zugeng Lin, Jinkua You, Xiangdong Zhuo, Chun Zhang, Yong Yang

Journal of Electrochemistry

Abstract The main factors of the laser scanning in-situ photoelectrochemical microscopicmeasurement system which is set up in our lab have been discusaed in this paper. Some applications ofthis technique for insttn study of medificiition and processing of semiconductor electrodes , monitoringof electredeposition process of semiconducting material and redox reaction occurring at metal oxideelectrodes have aiso been presented. The results have shown that the technique is very powerfui thatfor studing local photoelectrochemical properties of semiconductors and metal oxide electredes. Theseprovide important information on the micro structural and electronic properties in the solidlelectrolyteinterface.AbstractLaser scanning, Local photocurrent spectroscopy, Photoelectrochemical,Semiconductor electode


An Indirect Electrochemical Oxidation Of Toluene──Anodic Oxidation Of Mn(Ⅱ) On The Lead Electrode, Zhonghua Wang, Qingmin Hua, Guaeai Chen May 1995

An Indirect Electrochemical Oxidation Of Toluene──Anodic Oxidation Of Mn(Ⅱ) On The Lead Electrode, Zhonghua Wang, Qingmin Hua, Guaeai Chen

Journal of Electrochemistry

The electrochemical oxidation of Mn (Ⅱ) to Mn(Ⅱ) in concentrated H_2SO_4(2 ̄8 mol . L-1) at lead electrede has been studied. It is found that the electrede surface is oxidized toPbO_2 in a direct electrochemical reaction, then PbO_2formed reacts with Mn (Ⅱ) in a chemicalreaction. Some effects involves current density , concentration of H_2SO_4 , temperature and conversionwere evaluated. The rule of electrogenerated Mn (Ⅲ) in flow electrolysis cell were determined atseveral conditions. The current efficiency at greater than 90% is obtained in general.


Horseradish Peroxidase/Poly-O- Phen Ylenediamine Mem Brane Electrode:Preparation And Properties, Dong Wei, Huihuang Wu May 1995

Horseradish Peroxidase/Poly-O- Phen Ylenediamine Mem Brane Electrode:Preparation And Properties, Dong Wei, Huihuang Wu

Journal of Electrochemistry

A horseradish peroxidase(HRP)/poly-o-phenylenediamine(PPD)membraneelectrede was prepared by electropolymerization of o-phenylenediamine on glassy carbon in pH 7.0phosphate buffer,the process of the enzyme immobilization was studied,The enzyme electredeobtained exhibits the activity to catalyze the electrored uction of hydrogen peroxide in the absence ofany electron transfer mediator.The red uction reaction occurs in the potential range of PPD redoxprocess,it was believed that the polymer participates in electron transfer of the enzyme.The enzymereaction kinetics at rotating H RP/PPD electrede was analysed,and the factors influencing kineticparameters were discussed.


Electrochemically Modified Glassy Carbon Electrode And Determination Of Copper By Anodic Stripping Voltammetry, Jinrui Xu, Yie Liu, Xiurun Zhuang May 1995

Electrochemically Modified Glassy Carbon Electrode And Determination Of Copper By Anodic Stripping Voltammetry, Jinrui Xu, Yie Liu, Xiurun Zhuang

Journal of Electrochemistry

This paper reported the glassy carbon electrode modified by cyclic voltammetrybetween-0. 1and + 1. 5 V(vs. SCE)in an aqueous solution containing catechol,formaldehyde andtalium hydroxide. The modified electrode can be applied to the determination of copper(Ⅱ) in water,and its sensitivity is about 35 times higher than that of unmedified glassy carbon electrede, Thequantitative limit with this modified electrede is 0. 1 ng/ml.