The space charge and the potential distribution within the pore spaces of oxide coated cathodes are considered. It is shown that curvature of the Richardson plot is to be expected at high temperatures. Experimental results exhibiting curvature are examined. A further explanation of the curvature is postulated in terms of adsorbed layers.
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