Analyze and simulate electrochemical experiments with confidence
Electrochemist is a virtual electrochemist that simulates voltammetry and chronoamperometry across mechanisms, models, and electrode geometries. It resolves overlapped peaks, retrieves parameters by curve fitting, and provides accuracy checks and theoretical peak values.
What the software can do
Simulation coverage
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Techniques: Linear sweep, cyclic voltammetry (CV), DC, normal pulse, differential pulse, square wave, additive square wave, staircase, and user-defined/imported waveforms for chronoamperometry and voltammetry.
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Models: Finite and semi-infinite diffusion, convection, and adsorption.
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Geometries: Planar, spherical, semi-spherical, cylindrical, semi-cylindrical, microdisc, thin film, and rotating variants.
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Mechanisms: Virtually any mechanism with analytical and digital simulation options.
Analysis toolkit
- Find mechanisms: Find electrochemical reacton mechanisms from experimental data.
- Peak separation: Resolves overlapped peaks.
- Curve fitting: Retrieves electrochemical parameters from experimental data.
- Accuracy checks: Five methods to verify simulation reliability.
- Peak catalog: Calculates over 1000 theoretical peak values.
- Factor effects: Explore how 35 parameters affect peaks and potentials.
Parameter control
Tune charge current, resistance, noise, preconcentration time and potential, convection, pH, reactant/product counts, and more to match experimental conditions.
Polarography and voltammetry theory
Access foundational theory for polarography and voltammetry, including integral and differential views that clarify the principles behind simulated curves and experimental peak behavior.
Documentation The Display menu from older versions is now the Plot menu in the new release. Theory and help materials are available within the application.
Manual and tutorials
Manual
Manual.pdf and Manual.docx show step-by-step guidance on using Electrochemist to set up simulations, adjust parameters, interpret plots, and perform curve fitting.
Tutorials
Legacy Tutorial 1 and Tutorial 2 cover older versions; core concepts remain applicable, with UI changes such as Display → Plot.
Pricing and registration
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Notes |
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| Per function | From $10/year | Flexible selection of features |
| Academic/Classroom | Varies | Used in university courses; contact for details |
Pricing historically ranged by user type; legacy listings showed shareware tiers. Current details may vary.
Registration
Register using the software ID found in the About submenu of the Help menu after installation.
Reviews and adoption
Academic recognition
“Signal Processing in Electrochemistry” (Electroanalysis, 2011, 23(3), 553–572) reviewed Electrochemist.
SEAC Communications (2000) and Journal of Physical Science Educational Review (2002) noted strong educational value for Polar/Electrochemist.
User feedback
“Fast and beautiful! This will be very helpful to our works.” — Hiroaki Isago, Japan
Adopted by RMIT University (Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Analysis, third year) and University of Melbourne in chemistry courses.
Media and software library reviews
- ZDNet Downloads (2000): Rated **** for Polar 4.2 with praise for integral and differential graphing and HTML documentation.
- ZDNet Software Library (1999): Rated *** for Polar 3.3 highlighting quick generation of graphs.
- Analytica Chimica Acta (1995): Publication on curve fitting to resolve overlapping voltammetric peaks.
- Software Informer (2015): Described the software as powerful and feature-rich for electrochemical experiments.
Download
Get started: Free download is available. After installation, open Help → About to locate your Software ID for registration.
Frequently asked questions
How does it compare to competitors?
Electrochemist combines analytical and digital simulation, broad geometry and technique coverage, peak separation, and built-in accuracy checks—features typically split across multiple tools.
Can I fit simulated curves to experimental data?
Yes. The software supports parameter retrieval by curve fitting, letting you align simulation outputs with measurement data.
What accuracy controls are available?
Five accuracy verification methods are provided to validate simulation results across models and conditions.
Does it support custom waveforms?
Yes. You can define or import waveforms for chronoamperometry and voltammetry to replicate experimental protocols.
Community and support
Forum: Post questions and view discussions in the electrochemistry forum.
Help: Access in-app help for theory, manual sections, and plotting guidance.
Survey: Participate for a chance to win the software.
References: Its application in publications.