Faraday constant

In chemistry and physics, the Faraday constant F is the amount of charge (in absolute value) in one mole of electrons or one mole of singly charged ions. Its value is

$F=eN_{\mathrm {A} }=96\,485.339\,9\,\,\mathrm {C/mol} ,$

where N_A is Avogadro's constant and e is the charge of an electron.

The constant F must be carefully distinguished from the unit F (the faraday) which is a unit of capacitance.

The constant and the unit are named after the British physicist Michael Faraday.