Platinized Titanium & Niobium Anode Dimensionally Stable Anode

Tiaano design and manufacturing different dimensions and Shapes of platinum or platinum coated Equipments or instrument or Equipment parts for various heavy application. Platinized titanium anode can be taken as a high quality and economical substitute of Platinum anode. It is made up of titanium substrate material and platinum plated (0.5~20 micron) on the titanium substrate material. Platinized titanium anode integrates good physical and chemical properties of platinum and titanium.

We (Tiaano) make the platinized titanium anode in shape of mesh, plate, rod, tube and other custom made shapes. We have leading technology in platinized titanium anodes which are very smooth on anode surface and can be nice substitute of pure platinum anode. The purity of platinum coating is 99.99%. Also we supply design, manufacturing, recoating and repair service.

Platinised titanium anodes combine the excellent electrochemical characteristics of platinum with the good corrosion qualities of titanium. They are characterised by the following features and advantages.

 •          High efficiency of current

•          High performance of corrosion resistance

•          Long service Life

•          The substrate can be restored when the anode lose its activity.

•          High current density, and high production efficiency

•          Low weight

Various Applications of Platinum Anodes

 •          Heavy equipments / Instruments Industry (Pistons, wheels etc…)

•          Cathodic Protection with high current densities, for example Sea water intakes, Heat exchanger & Condensers, Jetties & Tanks, Water Heaters

•          Electro synthesis

•          Electroplating Industries such as Precious metal plating, Gold plating, Electrolytic Cells, Rhodium Plating, Sensing Elements, Electro galvanizing, Electro chlorination,  Hard Chrome Plating, Waste water treatment, Precious Metal Recovery, Rotogravure printing, Fuel Cell, Laboratory / Research and Development

•          Electro-dialysis with reversal of polarity

•          Water Ionizer

Tiaano design and manufacturing different dimensions and Shapes of platinum or platinum coated anodes and cathodes for industrial alkaline water plant. The essential components of the ionization chamber are its two collecting electrodes, (the anode and cathode) the anode is positively charged with respect to the cathode. Water Ionizer Electrodes [Anodes or Cathodes] are available with hanging hook, frame or band in the form of sheet, expanded mesh, pipe, wire, rod and custom built.

Why platinum Anodes in Ionization process:

Most good ionizers on the market use electrodes made of platinum plated titanium. Titanium will not dissolve in your ionized water as the cheaper metals like stainless steel does. 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 and was found not be a suitable material because they did not last more than a  few years.

Also Increase anode lifetime without sacrificing quality, Maintain predictable and stable electrode position rates, a low consumption rate that conserves precious platinum, Favorable dimensional stability, Corrosion resistance ensures durability with easy maintainability, Light weight.

Tiaano suggest the platinized Titanium anodes and Platinised Titanium Cathode for water alkaline process because of its advantages like no contamination in water, complex shapes is possible, Long lifetime, Easy maintenance, High dimensional stability and loading capacity, Good corrosion resistance, Low weight, Perfect current and distribution. Anodes and cathodes material will be similar. It will be consume  proper equal voltage in all cells.

Platinised Titanium Anode and Platinised Titanium Cathode in Alkaline Water Machine: The Platinised Titanium electrodes create the ionization, the electrode cell is the heart of an ionizer. It consists of a series of electrodes (plates), each separated by a membrane. The Platinized Titanium Mesh Anodes or perforated Anodes are mostly used, because it has outstanding practical performance, such as strong ability of ionization release, good exchange of electrolyte, close structure and light weight, etc.

Key Benefits of Platinized Titanium Anodes and Platinised Cathodes in Ionisation:-

1)   Favorable dimensional stability

2)   Corrosion resistance ensures durability with easy maintainability

3)   Light weight, as well as favorable current distribution

4)   High resistance to corrosion

5)   Resistance to oxidation

6)   High electrical conductivity

7)   No contamination in water

Titanium is non-soluble and stable in water. It will last for many years [20, 30 or more] without corroding. Its durability, strength, and non-toxicity make it the choice of material to doctors and medical scientists use for their implanted medical devices such as artificial joints and pacemakers. Also, because it’s so durable and non-magnetic it makes it the best choice of metal to construct a water ionizer electrode.

Platinum is a catalyst, and is needed to speed up the electrolysis. With the water ionizers changing the water so drastically just by passing the water over the electrodes, the ionization process wouldn’t occur without a speeder-upper.

Tiaano provides  Platinum plating on Titanium as Anodes and cathodes for various industrial applications, Including Electro Plating, Electrolytic Recovery, Electro – Chemical Sensing, Electro Winning refining of metals, Electro Galvanizing, , Regeneration of Chromic Acid, Electro – dialysis, cathodic Protection, Electrolytic production of Sodium hydro Chlorate. This anode is for Electro Plating.

What is Electro Plating? Why platinum Anodes in Electro Plating?

Electroplating involves passing an electric current through a solution called an electrolyte. This is done by dipping two terminals called electrodes into the electrolyte and connecting them into a circuit with a battery or other power supply. The electrodes and electrolyte are made from carefully chosen elements or compounds. When the electricity flows through the circuit they make, the electrolyte splits up and some of the metal atoms it contains are deposited in a thin layer on top of one of the electrodes—it becomes electroplated. 

Our Platinised Titanium Anodes have a proven track record in applications such as Electroplating, Electro Winning or electroextraction, Electrosynthesis, Electrodialysis, Drinking Water electrolysis, Cathodic Protection, Sodium Hypochlorite, HHO Generator, Swimming pool disinfectant, Perchlorate protection, Chlor-alkali industry etc...

Due to our proven plating technology, Tiaano Platinised Titanium Anodes have become the anodes of choice. Tiaano Platinised Anodes Electrodes results in platings which provide the following attributes:

•          Higher levels of adhesion of the precious metal plating

•          Better uniformity of plating

•          Greatly improved resistance to acid attack

•          Resistance to interface degradation by deposits

Significant factors in Electro Plating Process / Baths

•          The voltage level of current.

•          The temperature and chemical composition of the bath.

•          The current length of time.

•          The distance between the cathode and the anode.

Platinised Rod titanium and niobium Rod anodes are completely or partially covered with a fee microns of platinum (usually 2.5µm). Where the platinum is consumed after years of use, the underlying titanium or niobium passivates and the bath voltage rises at constant current operation. The base metals are not attacked at the usual operational voltages, in fluoride free chromium baths.

For most applications the platinum wear rate is very low and the corresponding anode life time high. In sulphuric acid chromium baths the platinum consumption is between 1g and 4g platinum per million amp hours. Careful design of the platinised anodes will increase their benefit and maximise their life span.  

Platinised titanium anodes combine the excellent electrochemical characteristics of platinum with the good corrosion qualities of titanium.  This anode is designed for Electro Plating application. They are characterised by the following features and advantages.

•          Energy saving potential

•          Low weight (in particular expanded metal anodes)

•          Long service time even at high current density

•          Dimensional stability, long durability of base material

•          Replating possible

•          Higher quality of end product

•          Application-specific design

Type of Platinised Titanium Anodes or Electrode we offer:-

Ø  Platinized Titanium Rod Anode

Ø  Platinised Titanium Wire Anode

Ø  Platinised Titanium Sheet / Plate Anode

Ø  Platinised Titanium Expanded Mesh Anode

Ø  Platinised Titanium Perforated anode

Ø  Platinised Titanium Basket anodes

Ø  Platinised Titanium Tube Anode

Ø  Platinised Titanium Disc anodes

Ø  Platinised Titanium Strip anodes

Ø  Platinised Titanium Slotted anodes etc…

According to the substrate material used, the platinized anodes are classified as

1.       Platinized Titanium anodes

2.       Platinized Niobium anodes

3.       Platinised zirconium anodes

4.       Platinised Tantalum anodes

Specifications of Platinized Titanium Anode:-

Tiaano manufacturing different dimensions and Shapes of platinum or platinised electrode for water ionizers. The essential components of the ionization chamber are its two collecting electrodes, (the anode and cathode) the anode is positively charged with respect to the cathode. Water Ionizer Electrodes [Anodes or Cathodes] are available with hanging hook, frame or band in the form of sheet, expanded mesh, pipe, wire, rod and custom built. 

The best water to drink is alkalized or ionized water, which is produced by running normal tap water over a positive (platinized anode) and a negative (platinised cathode) electrode. This creates positive and negative ions in the water that are then separated creating two different waters, one that is alkaline and one that is acidic.

Alkaline water is for flushing out internal toxins, scavenging free radicals, and oxygenating the body. Acid water, which is really a by-product of ionizing water, can be used externally for cleansing the skin, cleaning any surface and feeding your plants.

Most good ionizers on the market use electrodes made of platinum plated titanium. Titanium will not dissolve in your ionized water as the cheaper metals like stainless steel does. 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 and was found not be a suitable material because they did not last more than a  few years.

Advantages of platinized Titanium Anode:-

Long operating life

Maintenance-free.

Economical due to low platinum requirements.

High dimensional stability and load resistance.

Good current distribution.

High corrosion resistance

Low weight.

The significant expertise in the design and manufacture of Platinised Titanium Anodes and Cathodes have allowed the Electrodes to be at the forefront of metal electro plating systems, whilst affording us the ability to refurbish, repair and replace anodes in electro plating systems. Platinised Titanium and Niobium Anodes for Chrome Plating Baths / Printing Rollers for hard chromium plating of rotogravure cylinders or piston rings - our semicircular, anodes are very well adapt to the cylinder shape cathodes.  In principle, there are different types of electrodes are used with one or two bows and baths.

How Electroplating Works (Electrodes - Platinised Cylindrical Anode or Platinised Cylindrical Cathode

Electroplating is the application of electrolytic cells in which a thin layer of metal is deposited onto an electrically conductive surface. A cell consists of two electrodes (conductors), usually made of Titanium with Platinum plating, which are held apart from one another. The electrodes are immersed in an electrolyte (a solution).

When an electric current is turned on, positive ions in the electrolyte move to the negatively charged electrode, called the cathode. Positive ions are atoms with one electron too few. When they reach the cathode, they combine with electrons and lose their positive charge.

At the same time, negatively charged ions move to the positive electrode, called the anode. Negatively charged ions are atoms with one electron too many. When they reach the positive anode, they transfer their electrons to it and lose their negative charge.

Significant factors in Electro Plating Process / Baths

•          The voltage level of current.

•          The temperature and chemical composition of the bath.

•          The current length of time.

•          The distance between the cathode and the anode.

Platinised Titanium Anodes are exclusively used in the Electro Plating Process. Tiaano Electrodes has the technology to platinum titanium substrates in the form of plate, wire, rod, tube, plate and mesh. Furthermore, we have the ability to manufacture complex fabricated anodes. The external surface of all platinised titanium anodes is essentially pure platinum which exhibits all the normal characteristics of the wrought metal as far as corrosion behaviour is concerned. The secret of the quality of a platinised anode lies in the nature of the interface between the platinum and the titanium. It is well known that normal untreated titanium presents a very inert and intractable surface when it comes to applying precious metal coatings. That this problem was overcome to an adequate extent is demonstrated by the wide acceptance of platinised titanium anodes in different industries throughout the world. Although there are still many platinum electroplated anodes produced without an adequate interlayer, they are used for less demanding applications.

What is Electroplating?

Electroplating involves passing an electric current through a solution called an electrolyte. This is done by dipping two terminals called electrodes into the electrolyte and connecting them into a circuit with a battery or other power supply. The electrodes and electrolyte are made from carefully chosen elements or compounds. When the electricity flows through the circuit they make, the electrolyte splits up and some of the metal atoms it contains are deposited in a thin layer on top of one of the electrodes—it becomes electroplated. All kinds of metals can be plated in this way, including gold, silver, tin, zinc, copper, cadmium, chromium, nickel, platinum, and lead.

Electroplating is very similar to electrolysis (using electricity to split up a chemical solution), which is the reverse of the process by which power supply produce electric currents. All these things are examples of electrochemistry: chemical reactions caused by or producing electricity that give scientifically or industrially useful end-products.

Materials we handle in the field of …

Chlor Alkali / Caustic Soda, Petro Chemical, ClO2 Plants, Fertilizers, Pulp & Paper Industries, Chlorate Industries, Bulk Drugs, Pharmaceuticals, Power & Desalination, Acetic Acid Plants, Refineries, Defense, Aerospace, Fine chemical industries etc…

Platinised Ionization Electrode:

Tiaano manufacturing different sizes and Shapes of platinised Titanium Electrodes for water ionizers. The essential components of the ionization chamber are its two collecting electrodes, (the anode and cathode) the anode is positively charged with respect to the cathode.

The Platinum Titanium electrodes create the ionization, the electrode cell is the heart of an ionizer. It consists of a series of electrodes (plates), each separated by a 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, close structure and light weight, etc.

Why platinum Anodes in Ionization process:

Most good ionizers on the market use electrodes made of platinum plated titanium. Titanium will not dissolve in your ionized water as the cheaper metals like stainless steel does. 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 and was found not be a suitable material because they did not last more than a  few years.

Also Increase anode lifetime without sacrificing quality, Maintain predictable and stable electrode position rates, a low consumption rate that conserves precious platinum, Favorable dimensional stability, Corrosion resistance ensures durability with easy maintainability, Light weight.

Platinum coated anodes are available in the following forms:

Platinum Coated Titanium Rod Anode, Platinum Coated Titanium Wire Anode, Platinum Coated Titanium Sheet / Plate Anode, Platinum Coated Titanium Expanded Mesh Anode, Platinum Coated Titanium Perforated anode, Platinum Coated Titanium Tube Anode, Platinum Coated Titanium Disc anodes, Platinum Coated Titanium Strip anodes, Platinum Coated Titanium Slotted anodes etc…

According to the substrate material used, the platinized anodes are classified as Platinized Titanium anodes and Platinized Niobium anodes.

The Platinum Titanium electrodes create the ionization, the electrode cell is the heart of an ionizer. It consists of a series of electrodes (plates), each separated by a 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, close structure and light weight, etc.

Anode Side: Platinum Plated Titanium Anode

Positively charged ions gather at the negative electrode to create reduced water, which concentrates available alkaline minerals, such as calcium, magnesium and potassium from the source water. This alkaline ionized water is drawn for drinking and cooking, through the main stainless steel spout.

Cathode Side: Platinum Plated Titanium Cathode

Negatively charged ions gather at the positive electrode to make oxidized water, which concentrates acid minerals such as nitrates, sulfides, chlorides, and fluorides from the source water. This acid ionized water has a myriad of external uses. It is discharged into the sink.

Advantages of Platinized Titanium Anodes in Ionization:-

Platinized anodes are having high current resistance

Economical due to minimum platinum requirement

Platinised anode is very high dimensional stability

Platinized anodes are having better conduction properties

Platinized anodes are having long life

Specification of Platinized Anodes in Ionization:-

Material: Platinized titanium anode (Platinum plated titanium anode)

Technology: Sand blasting, Acid washing, Electro Deposition Process

Dimension and Shape: Different dimension and shape is available, or according to custom's drawing or Design

Working Equipment: Water ionizer (Water Ionization Electrode Assembly)

Features: Effective& environment friendly method, High anti-corrosion property, High current efficiency property, Low chlorine evolution voltage, High catalytic property, Long lifetime, Light weight electrodes and Keep the operating voltage stably etc…

Types of Water Ionizer Anodes Tiaano offer:-

Platinum Plated Mesh Anode

Platinum Plated Sheet / Flat Anode

Platinum Plated Perforated Sheet Anode

Platinum Plated Slotted Sheet Anode

Platinum Plated Rod Anode

Platinum Plated Seamless Tube Anode