Why there is a straight line in my CV curve?

01 January 2020 0 4K Report

I am scanning CV curves using 3M Na2SO4 electrolyte in Ag/AgCl, Pt mesh and Phos-COF as my positive electrodes, respectively. Every time it gives me straight line at 0. Why this happens?

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