Electrochemical Potentials explained
When discussing the energy of the PEMFs generated by the Oska Pulse, we often mention electrochemical potentials. I’ve attempted to explain the term below for those interested. My apologies to those who didn’t study chemistry, this is the best I can do.
1. Chemical Potential:
Each chemical species, (atoms, molecules, ions or radicals) i.e. ozone, chloride, nitrate, sodium ions, and electrons….including water molecules, possess an electrochemical potential within a specific time frame.
This ‘potential’ indicates the driving force necessary to introduce more of that species to a certain area. Due to differences in concentration, solute will move from a higher density to lower density until equilibrium is achieved.
Although there are exceptions, when a species is in equilibrium, its electro-chemical potential is constant (net potential =0).
2. Electrical Potential
When applying an electric field to a glass of water containing sodium ions (Na+) evenly dispersed in it, due to their electric potential the ions move to one side. However, nonionic solutes like sugar dissolved in water do not respond to electric fields in the same way. Instead, they disperse evenly throughout the solution due to the process of diffusion and according to their concentration gradient.
An electrochemical potential therefore combines both chemical and electric potentials.
In summary, the electrochemical potential essentially involves balancing the ‘force or energy’ from an electric field (electric potential) with the tendency of chemical species to move due to their concentration gradients (chemical potential). In systems like the Oska Pulse, which develops an electromagnetic field (EMF), this electrical potential can influence how charged particles (ions) move within the body.
The electrochemical potential accurately depicts the force that drives electrochemical processes because it considers both the electrical potential and the chemical potential throughout the system. This understanding is crucial in fully understanding PEMF therapy, where manipulating electrical and chemical potentials can have therapeutic effects on biological systems.