Cyclic Voltammetry: Roles of Working, Auxiliary, Ref. Electrodes & Potentiostat

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In cyclic voltammetry, the working electrode is where the redox reaction of interest occurs, facilitating electron transfer. The auxiliary electrode helps complete the circuit by allowing current to flow, while the reference electrode maintains a stable potential against which the working electrode's potential is measured. The potentiostat controls the voltage applied to the working electrode and measures the resulting current. Understanding these roles is crucial for effective cyclic voltammetry experiments. For further reading, the provided links offer foundational insights into these components.
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I'm trying to find out the roles of the following for cyclic voltammetry:
working electrode
auxiliary electrode
reference electrode
and potentiostat

I kind of found out what they are.. but i am not sure of its exact role, like for the working electrode, it is the electrode at which the redox reaction of interest occurs, but what does it actually do, and what happens there.

any one can give me any sites, I've tried google many times but didn't find much

Thanks a lot!
 
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