Electrolyte

material

The medium through which ions move between the electrodes.

Where it is used

• Lithium-ion battery — is part of. The electrolyte conducts ions but not electrons.
• Voltaic pile — is material for. Between them is cloth soaked in brine.
• Electrolyser — is material for. Between them is an electrolyte.
• Car battery — is material for. Sulfuric acid is the electrolyte.
• Alkaline battery — is material for. The electrolyte is potassium hydroxide.
• Solid-state battery — is material for. The electrolyte is solid (ceramic or polymer).

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