ROSA M. VILLAMARAN and FERNANDO MATA-P~REZ. Can. J. Chem. 69,599 (1991).A study of the two polarographic prewaves of the Ni(I1)-thiourea system has been made. The results were analysed by determining Koutecky's parameter from the ratio of the limiting current of the prewaves and the main wave. This parameter is considered an experimental rate constant and the influence of different variables on its value was analyzed. An electrochemical study of the prewaves was also made. Two formal mechanisms to explain both prewaves are proposed.