Clark cell

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Clark cell [klɑːk]

(Physics / General Physics) Physics a cell having a mercury cathode surrounded by a paste of mercuric sulphate and a zinc anode in a saturated solution of zinc sulphate. Formerly used as a standard, its emf is 1.4345 volts

[named after Hosiah Clark (died 1898), English scientist]

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Clark cell - a form of voltaic cell once used as a standard for electromotive force

Clark standard cell

standard cell - a primary cell used as a standard of electromotive force

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