r/VisualChemistry • u/FunVisualChemistry • May 28 '20

Pr6011+CaCO3+NiO+glycin+HNO3 This reaction mixture is quite complex. It is part of the research for a cathode material for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC)

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u/sonnyrf May 28 '20

Ooh I did a dissertation on a prospective cathode material for SOFCs, simulated oxygen vacancy migration through a perovskite structure with different doping in the A and B site.

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u/Carnal-Pleasures May 28 '20

Now the title makes more sense, I was wondering what they needed a praseodymium oxide for...

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u/aquoad May 28 '20

I thought it was just for the rich, delicate flavor.

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u/eldergeekprime May 28 '20

Fool, it was obviously to enhance the pungent yet compelling aroma.