Abstract
The effect of 2537Aå ultraviolet light on the anodic oxidation of formic acid was examined in electrolyte on a platinum gauze anode. At potentials more negative than 0.5v vs. SCE when the uv light is turned on, the current increases for a short time before it decreases to a near‐zero value. At potentials more positive than 0.5v, the current increases to a maximum value, the largest increase being at 0.65v vs. SCE. Most of the uv effects are due to the reaction of the photolysis products at the anode. At potentials more positive than 1.0v vs. SCE, electrode activation by uv light may be a factor.
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