Definition - What does Anodic Polarization mean?
Anodic polarization refers to the change of an electrode's potential in the positive direction. It is caused by current flowing across an electrode-to-electrolyte interface, such as electrode polarization associated with an electrochemical oxidation or anodic reaction. In other words, the change in the initial anode potential results from current flow effects at or near the anode surface.
Polarization is the change of potential from a stabilized state as the result of the passage of current. It also refers to the change in the potential of an electrode during electrolysis, such that the potential of an anode becomes more noble, and that of a cathode more active, than their respective reversible potentials.
Anodic polarization is used for measuring and protecting against corrosion. It can be used to determine the potential regions where materials are susceptible to rapid corrosion.