What is faraday current?

Faraday current, also known as electrolytic current, refers to the flow of electric current that occurs during electrolysis. In electrolysis, an electric current is passed through an electrolytic solution, causing chemical reactions to take place at the electrodes. This creates a flow of charged particles, or ions, through the solution, resulting in a flow of electric current.

Faraday’s law of electrolysis states that the amount of current passing through an electrolytic cell is directly proportional to the amount of material deposited or liberated at the electrodes. This means that the amount of material produced through electrolysis can be determined by measuring the amount of current passing through the circuit, and vice versa.

Faraday current has numerous practical applications, including electroplating, the extraction of metals, and the production of chemicals. In addition, it is used in various industrial processes, such as the treatment of wastewater and the production of pharmaceuticals.