How do calomel electrode and silver chloride electrode vary from one another? - MTX Labs-Electrochemical Devices & Accessories

Listed below is a comparative study between Saturated Calomel Electrode (SCE) and Silver – Silver Chloride Electrode (Ag/AgCl):

Sl.No	Features/Category	Saturated Calomel Electrode (SCE)	Silver – Silver Chloride Electrode (Ag/AgCl)
1	Notation	Hg\|Hg₂Cl₂, KCl_(aq), _(sat)	Ag\|AgCl, KCl_(aq), _(sat)
2	Filling solution	Saturated KCl	3M KCl
3	Potential Vs SHE	+0.241V	Sat KCl +0.197 V Un sat KCl +0.205 V
4	Advantages	Easy to setup and reproducible. Wider potential range. Convenient and easy to transport. No need of salt bridge	Simple and stable Non-toxic
5	Disadvantage	Toxic	Short lifetime and light-sensitive
6	Applications	pH Measurements and Electrochemistry	Electrochemistry