Platinized Titanium & Niobium Anode Dimensionally Stable Anode

Platinized Anodes (Pt. Anode) are produced by plating platinum (Pt.) on a specially treated precious metal (Titanium / Niobium / Tantalum) substrate by means of electrodeposition process. They are economical as well as it retains the superior physical and chemical properties of platinum. It is the most effective metal for any electrolysis process due to its current conducting property.

Uses of electrolysis:

Electrolysis is used extensively in metallurgical processes, such as in extraction (electrowinning) or purification (electrorefining) of metals from ores or compounds and in deposition of metals from solution (electroplating).

Electrolysis is used in the extraction of metals from their ores. For example, when a current is passed through molten sodium chloride, sodium is deposited at the cathode and chlorine gas is evolved at the anode. Aluminium and potassium are also extracted by electrolysis.

 It is used for refining certain metals such as copper and zinc.

Electrolysis is used for the manufacture of chlorine. In submarines, oxygen produced by the electrolysis of water is used for breathing.

Electrolysis is used for electroplating many things we use every day.

Important parameters determining the anode design are:

The electrochemical cell or installation wherein the anodes are used

The process conditions, such as electrolyte composition, temperature, current density, design life, etc.

Mechanical load of the anode

Capacity of electrical conductivity of the base material.

Because of a very flexible production facility, we are able to manufacture anodes of all types. Sheet, plate, mesh, wire, rod, tubular or combinations and/or assemblies of these materials. Their size and number vary from several cm2 to 2 m2 and quantity 1 to 10,000 numbers. All anodes are produced according to customer specifications.

Anode Types:-

Box anode, Rod anode, Wire anode, Ring anode, Plate anode, Ribbon anodes, Tubular anodes, Strip anodes, Mesh anodes, and any other geometry

•          Product: Titanium with platinum Anode / Electrode

•          Use: Noble metal plating (silver, gold) Sea water antifouling, Electro Chemical Process

•          Coating / Plating: pure platinum Plated / Coated / Activated / Deposited

The change from lead anodes to platinized titanium anodes was encouraged by the introduction of high efficiency fluoride-free baths, which attacked lead anodes more severely than traditional hard chrome plating chemistries. Originally lead anodes were replaced with titanium anodes that had a copper or aluminum core for high current applications, and over time the extra benefits of platinized titanium anodes were recognized.

Overview of the specifications – Platinised titanium anodes

•          Base material (substrate): Titanium

•          Material Grade: Grade 1 or 2

•          Shape of base material: Expanded mesh, sheet, Plate, pipe, rod, wire

•          Size and construction: Custom Design / Tiaano Standard Design

•          Platinum layer thickness: standard: 2 – 5 Micron

•          Plating methods: Electro deposition / Electro Plating

•          Specific current density: Max. 75 A / dm2

•          Type of application: Anode / bipolar electrode

Why Pt Titanium is the best alternative to lead anodes:-

Our Titanium Mesh Anodes are low energy mesh materials to replace conventional cast or cold rolled lead anodes. The lead anodes pose a challenge for EW operations in handling and disposing of lead waste. The cells need to be cleaned by operators to eradicate lead sludge accumulation that can be risky to health and safety of an operator. Unlikely, the titanium anodes avoid this need. Additionally, the titanium anodes do not need to be stabilized by adding cobalt sulfate to the electrolyte. In titanium anodes, there is no need to electrically separate the cells that increases the plant availability and productivity.

Some of the advantages of platinized titanium anodes:-

•          Increased throughput with reduced plating times

•          Reduction or elimination of secondary processes, such as grinding

•          Anode geometry remains constant over time, allowing consistent optimized plating results

•          Long operating life

•          Low maintenance

•          Higher bath life

Platinum plated Titanium or Niobium Electrodes (Anodes and cathodes) are the workhorses of many laboratories, especially for the research and development for biomedical field. They are regarded as being stable to anodic dissolution, and it is expected that platinum coated titanium, either plated. It will be a cost effective, industrially useful alternative to bulk platinum metal.

Tiaano platinum plated titanium Wire anode is simply a titanium anode plated with pure platinum or platinum metal oxides. Platinized titanium anodes act as inert anodes and are non-consumable and long lasting. These anodes are insoluble in the electrolyte under the conditions present in electrolysis.

Electrodes Usage:-

Electrodes for medical purposes: - Electrodes for electrophysiology techniques in biomedical research. Platinum being the most expensive material rational utilization of Platinum for the greater advantages ensures economical solution. Platinized Anodes is none but a rational utilization of platinum by plating limited quantity on to titanium to achieve the same result as using platinum metal.

Common Advantages for Platinized Anodes (Niobium or Titanium):-

Platinized titanium anodes / Niobium Anodes are very frequently used as expanded metal anodes due to their excellent characteristics of …..

High throwing power

Good electrolyte exchange

Compact construction

Low weight, Low maintenance

Energy saving potential,

High electrical conductivity

Resistance to oxidation,

High chemical stability

The standard platinum thickness is 0.5 micron to 5 micron in case of higher loads layer thickness of up to 20 micron. The lifetime of platinized titanium or Platinized Niobium electrodes is in particular dependent on the work medium (electrolyte) and the anodic current. Platinized titanium anodes or platinized Niobium Anodes combine the excellent electrochemical features of platinum with the good corrosion qualities of titanium.

Tiaano offer platinum plated Titanium anode and Titanium Cathodes or Nickel cathode or Stainless Steel Cathode for various electrolysis applications. Such as Water Electrolysis, Electrochlorination, Electrodialysis, Sea Water Chlorination and Sewage Treatment application. Also Chloroalkali Cells, Diaphragm, Mercury, Membrane cells, Chlorate Cells, Hydrogen Cells, Iodate cells, Bromate Cells, Per Chlorate cells, Sodium Chlorate Cells, Fuel Cells.

Platinum is used on the surface as a primary anode material. Due to its excellent corrosion resistance under anodic conditions coupled with its ability to pass current in all electrolytes. The corrosion resistance of platinum manifests itself in its low consumption rate. Its major disadvantage is its high cost, thus making it clear that it is most desirable to use as little platinum as is necessary. In order to restrict the amount of platinum used and to maintain an anode of some structural integrity. It is necessary to use some type of substrate material.

Material Considerations in Platinum Anode Design:-

Titanium (Ti): Low cost, low breakdown potential, poor conductivity.

Platinum (Pt): High corrosion resistance, high cost, good conductivity.

Titanium Anode Benefits:-

1.         Considerable energy saving

2.         Enhances sustainability and protection by discarding the cleaning needs of sludge from cells.

3.         Decreases operational cost

4.         Enhances cathode quality by preventing the use of lead in the electrolyte circulation.

Specification of Electrodes;-

Material: Platinized Titanium

Usage / Application: Electrolysis and Electro Chemical Process

Platinum Thickness:

Platinum Purity: 99.99%

Brand: Tiaano

Country of Origin: India

Tiaano – Advantage:-

1. Factory direct price.

2. 30 years titanium anode production experience.

3. Advanced technology.

4. Imports precious metals

5. The latest Electro Plating process.

We (Tiaano) providing platinised titanium anode mesh Anode for gold plating to our Indian and abroad Clients and for replacing the old lead alloy anode. Tiaano is a certified Titanium anode with Platinum Plating manufacturer in India. It was fond in 1992 with expert engineers and skillful workers, our products have been exported to 62 countries in the world.

In Gold plating, Platinised titanium anodes can increase the bath life in plating field. It almost remains constant throughout the plating process. Comparing with traditional lead anode, it eliminates the secondary grinding processes, very low maintenance and results in consistent optimized plating results.

Mesh / Expanded Mesh with platinum surface over titanium metal for gold electro plating in various shapes that are fabricated to the customer’s specifications.

Below is some Specifications for reference:-

Anode Material: Titanium

Anode Coating: Pure Platinum

Shape: Expanded Mesh

Coating / Plating Thickness: 2.5 Micron

Dimension: Details as per the drawing;

Application: Gold plating, Rhodium Plating

Applications:

Platinum Plated Titanium Anode Mesh for Rhodium Plating Bath

Platinum Plated Titanium Anode Mesh for Acid Based Gold Plating Bath

Other applications:-

Platinized Metal Anodes for Precious metal plating, Gold Electroforming, PCB Plating, Hard Chrome - High Speed Chrome, Sensing element plating, Gravure Cylinder Plating and other electrochemical processes.

Platinum is a precious metal having very good physical and chemical properties such as

High corrosion resistance

Thermal conductivity

Catalytic nature

Advantages of Platinum Anode in Gold Plating:-

Extremely stable and robust High plating rate and long bath life

Superior corrosion resistance

Consistent brightness throughout life

Faster deposition rate throughout life

Lead Free, Corrosion Free, and Contaminant free baths

Types of Anodes:

Platinum Plated Cylindrical Anode (Refer Image)

Platinum Plated Rectangular Anode (Refer Image)

Platinum Plated Rod Anode (Small Type Machine)

You may refer more details from the below links:

http://ptanode.com/post/2021/07/01/Manufacturer-of-Platinum-Plated-Rod-Anode-for-Jewellery-Plating.aspx

http://www.ptanode.com/post/2020/03/14/Platinised-Titanium-Rod-Anode-for-Gold-Plating-Application.aspx

 http://ptanode.com/post/2020/09/25/PLATINISED-TITANIUM-ANODE-(GOLD-PLATING-ANODES).aspx

Platinum is the most effective metal for any electrodialysis process due to its current conducting property. Platinum being the most expensive material rational utilization of Platinum for the greater value ensures economical solution. Platinized Anodes is none but a rational utilization of platinum by plating limited quantity on to titanium to achieve the same result as using platinum metal.

The platinized anode is characterized by its three outstanding effects as an electrode material:

1. It is stable, corrosion resistant and can be used in various media.

2. For the oxygen evolution reaction, the over potential is very high

3. For the hydrogen evolution reaction, the over potential is very low.

Ptanode describes the refractory metals, such as titanium and niobium, coated with purest platinum. The electro catalytic functional layers of platinum or various precious metal oxides are used throughout virtually the entire Electrodialysis System industry.

What is Electrodialysis:-

The electro-dialysis process is a combination of electrochemical process and dialysis diffusion process. Driven by an external DC electric field, the anion and cation move to the anode (Pt Anode). Cathode (Pt Cathode) respectively via the selective permeability of the ion exchange membrane. The cation will pass through the cation exchange membrane and the anion will pass through the anion exchange membrane. In the process of ion migration, if the fixed charge of the membrane is opposite to the charge of the ion. The ion will pass through; if their charges are the same, the ion is rejected, so achieves the diluted solution, concentrated solution, and purified solution.

Tiaano suggest the platinized Titanium anodes for electrodialysis system (EDR). Because of its advantages like…

Complex shapes is possible, Long lifetime, Easy maintenance,

High dimensional stability and loading capacity, Good corrosion resistance,

Low weight, Perfect current and distribution,

 Replatinizing with crediting of residual platinum etc…

Platinum Plated or Coated titanium electrode for water ionizer. The vital component of a water ionizer is “electrodes (Anodes and Cathodes)”. Electrodes are immersed in the water and send positive DC voltage into one side of the ionizer to make acid water. Negative into the other side to make alkaline water.

Tiaano is one of the leading Indian anode for ionizer manufacturers, and with professional factory. We are able to provide you cost effective anode for ionizer with good quality.

The material that the electrodes are made out of is very important, as this not only increases the efficiency of electrolysis. But it can also contaminate the water.  Corrosion, oxidation and degradation of the electrodes are common problems with electrolysis. Most water ionizers use platinum coated titanium electrodes. Platinum is very inert and thus does not react with the electrolytes or products during electrolysis. This also increases the longevity of the machine.

Types of Water Ionizer Electrode:-

Platinum Plated Titanium Mesh Electrode

Platinised Titanium Sheet Electrode

Platinized Titanium Rod Electrode

Custom made Platinized Titanium Electrode with different profile

How Water Ionizers Work?

Water ionizers produce alkaline water containing dissolved molecular hydrogen at the cathode (negative electrode) and acidic water at the anode (positive electrode). Water ionizers are plugged into the AC outlet, the power is then transformed to direct current (DC) so that electrolysis can be performed. Electrolysis alone does not change the pH of the water however, most of these devices contain a basic semi-permeable ion-exchange membrane. It prevents the catholyte and anolyte compartments from mixing together. Thus producing alkaline (mild or strong) and acidic (mild or strong) water at the cathode and anode, respectively.

Tiaano manufacturer and supplier of Platinum plated Electrode and MMO Coated Electrodes for various electrolysis application and Research and Development. In adherence to the set industry standards, our provided pt anode is well-manufactured using high grade raw material and latest technology.

Owing to its corrosion-free and fine finish, to ensure the good quality, the offered anode is severely tested by our quality experts. Tiaano Electrolysis Anodes consist of a titanium or Niobium based material in the form of expanded mesh, sheet, rod, wire, tube or pipe.

Platinum is the most active metal for any electro chemical or electrolysis process due to its current conducting property. Platinum being the most costly material logical utilization of Platinum for the greater value ensures economical solution. Platinized Anodes is none but a rational utilization of platinum by plating limited quantity on to titanium to achieve the same result as using platinum metal.

The standard platinum layer thickness is 0.5 micron to 5 micron in case of higher loads layer thickness of up to 20 micron. The lifetime of platinized titanium or Platinized Niobium anodes is in particular dependent on the work medium (electrolyte) and the anodic current. Platinised titanium anodes or platinized Niobium Anodes combine the excellent electrochemical characteristics of platinum with the good corrosion qualities of titanium.

They are characterized by the following features and provide more advantages: -

•          Long operating life even at high current density and repairs free

•          Economical due to quiet platinum requirements

•          Extreme dimensional stability and load resistance

•          Good current distribution

 •          High corrosion resistance and Energy saving potential

Tiaano manufacturing different sizes and Shapes of platinised Titanium Electrodes for water ionizers. A water ionizer works on the simple principle of electrolysis. Any type of water ionizer has two electrodes put into a container having two chambers separated by a membrane. The two electrodes - positive and negative, are put into two separate chambers and the current is passed through them. Ionization process takes place on passing of the current through the electrodes.

The dissolved minerals get attracted either to the positive or negative electrode. One of the chambers will have acidic water while the other will have alkaline water. The alkaline water is for drinking purpose, whereas the acidic water is for disinfecting or sterilizing purposes.

Most worthy ionizers on the market use Anodes and cathodes made of platinum plated or coated titanium. Titanium will not dissolve in your ionized water. The ionizer uses grade 1 titanium (as per ASTM Standard) electrodes to be plated with a good electrical conductor. Stainless steel was used for Water Ionizer electrodes in the late 1980's. It was found not be a suitable material because they did not last more than a few months.

 Overview of the specifications – Water Ionization Electrodes:-

•          Base / Substrate material: Titanium

•          Material quality: Grade one

•          Shape of base material: Expanded mesh, sheet, Plate, pipe, rod, wire

•          Size and Dimension: Customer specific / Custom Made

•          Platinum Plating thickness: Minimum 1.0 - 2.0 µm

•          Plating methods: Electro deposition / Electro Plating

Types of Alkaline Anodes - Titanium Anode and Titanium Cathode:-

Platinised Mesh Anode and Platinized Mesh Cathodes

Platinized Sheet / Flat Anode and Platinised Cathodes

Platinised Perforated Sheet Anode and Platinised Cathodes

Platinised Slotted Sheet Anode and Platinized Cathodes

Platinized Rod Anode and Platinised Cathodes

Platinised Seamless Tube Anode and Platinized Cathodes

Please email us your enquiry: tiaanostore@tiaano.com and support@tiaano.com

Webpage: www.ptanode.com

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/platinizedAnode

Water Ionization Electrode

Platinum Plated Titanium Anode and Platinum Plated Titanium cathode (Positive Anode and Negative Anode. The Platinum Plated Titanium electrodes create the ionization, the electrode cell is the heart of an ionizer. It consists of a series of electrodes, each separated by a semi permeable membrane. The Platinized Titanium Mesh Anode is mostly used. Because it has outstanding practical performance, such as strong ability of ionization release, good exchange of electrolyte.

Alkaline Water, which comes out of the top spout on the ionizer, is the fraction that we drink and cook with.  It contains a high concentration of positively charged minerals that are beneficial for our health, such as calcium, potassium, and magnesium.

Acidic Water, which is dispensed through the bottom hose or spout, is used externally for cleaning and disinfecting the skin and household surfaces.  It is discharged into the sink when it is not needed or saved for later use.

Types of Alkaline Anodes Tiaano offer:-

Platinised Titanium Mesh Anode and Platinised Titanium Cathodes

Platinised Titanium Sheet / Flat Anode and Platinised Titanium Cathodes

Platinised Titanium Perforated Sheet Anode and Platinised Titanium Cathodes

Platinised Titanium Slotted Sheet Anode and Platinised Titanium Cathodes

Platinised Titanium Rod Anode and Platinised Titanium Cathodes

Platinised Titanium Seamless Tube Anode and Platinised Titanium Cathodes

Overview of the specifications – Water Ionization Electrode

•          Base material: Titanium

•          Material quality: Grade 1

•          Shape of base material: Expanded mesh, sheet, Plate, pipe, rod, wire

•          Size and construction: Customer specific

•          Platinum layer thickness for Ionization: 0.5 - 2.0 µm

•          Coating methods: Electro deposition / Electro Plating

•          Specific current density: Max. 75 A / dm2

•          Type of application: Anode / Cathodes