Water Electrolysis

Decomposition of water into oxygen and hydrogen using direct current.

Core Principles & Analysis

• Requires a theoretical minimum potential of 1.23 volts at standard conditions.
• Hydrogen forms at the cathode and oxygen at the anode in a 2:1 volume ratio.
• Basis of green hydrogen production when powered by renewable electricity.

Specifications & Metrics

• GENERAL FORM: 2H₂O → 2H₂ + O₂