Vanadium Redox Flow Battery

V2+ + VO2+ + 2H+ ⇌ V3+ + VO2+ + H2O

Visão geral

The vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) uses four oxidation states of vanadium (V²⁺/V³⁺ and VO²⁺/VO₂⁺) in two electrolyte tanks. During discharge, V²⁺ is oxidized to V³⁺ at the negative electrode while VO₂⁺ is reduced to VO²⁺ at the positive electrode. Using the same element eliminates cross-contamination.

Participantes

Papel Substância Coeficiente Estado
Reagente Vanadium V 1 (aq)
Produto Water H₂O 1 (l)

Exemplo do cotidiano

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Importância industrial

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Vanadium Redox Flow Battery?
The balanced equation is: V²⁺ + VO₂⁺ + 2H⁺ ⇌ V³⁺ + VO²⁺ + H₂O.
What type of reaction is Vanadium Redox Flow Battery?
Vanadium Redox Flow Battery is a redox reaction. It is reversible under certain conditions.
Is Vanadium Redox Flow Battery exothermic or endothermic?
Vanadium Redox Flow Battery is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -121.0 kJ/mol.