See also cation and ion. A generic term denoting a treatment. The purpose of such changes may be. When the term is used by itself, full annealing is implied. When applied only for the relief of stress, the process is properly called stress relieving or stress-relief annealing.
Electrons flow away from the anode in the external circuit.
The dissolution of a metal acting as an anode. The effect produced by polarization of the anode in electrolysis. It is characterized by a sudden increase in voltage and a corresponding decrease in amperage due to the anode becoming virtually separated from the electrolyte by a gas film. The portion of solution in immediate contact with the anode, especially if the concentration gradient is steep. The outer layer of the anode itself.