What is the Faraday constant?

The Faraday constant is F = 96485.33212 C/mol, exact by SI definition. It equals the charge of one mole of electrons (N_A × e).

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Key facts

Value96485.33212 C/mol
SymbolF
RelationF = N_A · e
ExactnessExact by SI definition (uncertainty 0)
SourceCODATA 2018

Frequently asked questions

What is the value of the Faraday constant?

F = 96485.33212 C/mol, the electric charge carried by one mole of electrons.

Is the Faraday constant exact?

Yes. Since N_A and e are exact, F = N_A·e is exact at 96485.33212 C/mol.

Where is the Faraday constant used?

In electrochemistry, e.g. Faraday's laws of electrolysis and the Nernst equation.

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