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The semiconducting properties of anodic passive films formed potentiostatically on polycrystalline copper in aqueous borax solutions were studied using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, photocurrent spectroscopy and ellipsometric measurements. The semiconducting nature of the cuprous passive layer was analysed as a function of pH (9.2>pH>7.4), electrode potential and with the addition of 3.5 mM Na2CO3 and 8 mM Na2SO4. The different growth conditions change the compactness and the defect or excess of cations accumulated in the compact inner cuprous layer, leading to different semiconducting properties.
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Zerbino, .J., Gassa, .L. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy study of cuprous oxide films formed on copper: effect of pH and sulfate and carbonate ions. J Solid State Electrochem 7, 177–182 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10008-002-0283-6
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10008-002-0283-6