Operating and testing the cell
Time required: Tens of minutes (preparation time), several days (experiment length)
Skills required:
- General chemistry laboratory skills
TODO
Turn the pumps on and circulate the electrolytes for 15 min before applying any current. This should allow enough time for the separator to become fully wetted with electrolyte and clear out any bubbles trapped in the cell/felts.
Using a syringe, add 5 mL of electrolyte to each reservoir, weighing the syringe before and after injection to record the actual mass added to each reservoir.