Counter Electrode
Last Updated: 2/28/19 by Support
1Counter Electrode
The counter electrode, also called the auxiliary electrode, is used in an electrochemical system
Electrochemical System
to complete the electrical circuit with the working electrode.
Working Electrode
While the redox
Redox
process of interest typically occurs on the working electrode, the counter electrode serves as a source or depository of current
Current
so as not to limit the electrochemical reactions at the working electrode.