In copper plating, a current of 0.5A is allowed for cathode area of 100cm². If this current is maintained constant for 100 minutes, the thickness of the copper deposited will be approximately (the electrochemical equivalent of copper = 0.0003g/°C, density of copper = 104g/cm³ )

A.

10-2mm

B.

10-3mm

C.

10-4mm

D.

10-5mm

E.

10-6mm

Correct answer is E

m = Itz

density = \(\frac{\text{mass}}{\text{area x thickness}}\)

Density = \(\frac{Itz}{A \times h}\)

\(10^4 = \frac{0.5 \times 100 \times 60 \times 0.0003}{100 \times h}\)

h = 9 x 10-7cm = 9 x 10-6mm