Platinized Titanium & Niobium Anode Dimensionally Stable 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 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 anodes are used with one or two bows and baths.

Why platinum Anodes in Electro Plating process: 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, as well as favorable current distribution in electroplating.

Dense crystalline layer structure and thereby good mechanical properties; Even metal distribution of the platinum layer and optimal adhesion of the titanium mesh; Long lasting (approx. 8 g platinum per 1 million Ah are removed per bath) and dimensionally stable; the base material or substrate is reusable after re-plating.  No maintenance of anodes necessary; Constant conductivity of the anodes; Very short distance from the electrode to the articles (cylinder - 4-6 cm.).  Chrome plating is essentially faster and a chrome layer is very even (cause an even current distribution and enable the use of a higher current density), due to the constant electrolyte flow through anode mesh.

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 batteries 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.

Platinized Anodes (Pt. Anode) are produced by plating platinum (Pt) on a specially treated precious metal (Titanium / Niobium) by means of electro deposition process. They are economical as well as it retains the superior physical and chemical properties. There are many advantages as below.

General advantages for Titanium Anode with Platinum Plating or Platinised Titanium Anode:-

1.         Titanium gives corrosion resistance in most electrolytes. Titanium itself will act as a conductor of current without passing current into the electrolyte.

2.         With the application of a thin layer of platinum onto the titanium surface the current will pass along the titanium and enter the electrolyte through the platinum surface with the exposed surfaces of the titanium remaining inactive. The platinized area of the anode will operate at current densities of up to 100 amperes per square ft. of surface area.

3.         The electrical resistance of titanium is high and where solid rods or plates are used it is essential to design with adequate cross sections of titanium and with the shortest current paths to the platinum surface, thus avoiding high volt drops.

4.         Where long lengths of platinized titanium are required to improve the electrical resistance, titanium is formed over copper and the platinum skip-plated onto the titanium. This provides the most economic installation with the best relationship between current density and volt drop.

5.         It is recommended that rectifier 3 phase AC is used and the voltage between anode and electrolyte should be less than 10 volts.

Platinized titanium anodes are suitable for used in impressed current system for jetties, pipelines protected by deep well ground beds, power stations and water storage tanks. Also the major application of Chlorate & perchlorate production, Eectro-chlorination, Electroplating, Sewage treatment, Electro synthesis, Electro Chlorination, Water Treatment, Water Ionization, Waste Water treatment, Sewage Treatment, Effluent Treatment etc…

Plating anode or Platinized titanium anode designed to use in electro plating baths for Rhodium Plating and or acid-based gold solutions. The anode stem may be bent to hang over the edge of the Tank or Beaker, while the bar length can be bent into a circle and inserted into the solution.

•Design for - Platinized titanium anode designed for use in electroplating baths for helium and palladium plating or acid gold solutions.

•Adopt - The titanium mesh adopts electroplating machine and electrolyzed water, and the surface is effectively cleaned and activated by gold, silver and copper ornaments to clean the surface of the work piece.

•Protect Jewelry - The titanium mesh uses electroplating machine and electroplating water, gold-plated surface, silver and copper ornaments, and is coated with a layer of platinum or gold to protect the jewelry and prevent oxidation.

•Features - Titanium mesh is pure titanium material, which is not easy to dissolve, is not easy to change color, and has good electrical conductivity.

•Can Be Bend - This platinized titanium mesh can be bent and hung on the edge of a heat-resistant glass beaker to allow the mesh portion to be immersed in the solution.

Platinised Titanium Mesh Anodes for Electro Plating - Standard sizes and Stock available (Delivery – 1 Week)

1.0       inches Height x 2.0 inches Width            1.0 inches Height x 3.0 inches Width

2.0       inches Height x 4.0 inches Width            2.0 inches Height x 3.0 inches Width

2.0       inches Height x 4.0 inches Width            3.0 inches Height x 4.0 inches Width

3.0       inches Height x 6.0 inches Width            4.0 inches Height x 1.0 inches Width

4.0       inches Height x 2.0 inches Width           4.0 inches Height x 3.0 inches Width

6.0       inches Height x 7.0 inches Width          

Expanded Mesh thickness: 2.5 mm (Non Flattened), Mesh Inner Opening Width and length 3.2 x 8.3 mm, Titanium Gr.1 or 2 mesh ASTM 265 B Standard and Platinum Thickness 1.5 micron, 2.0 micron and 2.5 Micron.

Titanium anodes are mainly used in the two industrial sectors of electrochemistry and electrometallurgy. Electrolytic industries using metal anodes include: chlor-alkali industry, aluminate production, water electrolysis, hospital Effluent Treatment, sewage treatment, domestic water and food utensils disinfection, industrial water treatment, steel plate galvanized chrome plating, electrodialysis desalination, seawater, batteries Production, cathodic protection, etc. Applications include chemical, metallurgical, water treatment, environmental protection, electroplating, electrolytic organic synthesis and other industries.

Advantages of Platinised Titanium Anode - Application wise:-

Electro Plating: Platinised Titanium Anodes protective to different surrounding conditions and are also resistive to corrosion. They can be resistive to moisture and steam and also to the corrosion due to oxidation and reduction. They can also withstand easily under the attack of acids and other chemicals. They can also resist the adverse effect occur at extremely high temperature.

Cathodic Protection: Combining Platinized Titanium / Platinized Niobium for Outstanding Corrosion Prevention, Advantage of platinized titanium anode in ICCP Application Effective Cathode Protection (Medium in Seawater, Freshwater, Coke Breeze, Soil, Sand etc..), environment-friendly, high current density, High anti-corrosion property & lasting working life, Keep the operating voltage stably, Small size & lightweight, Recoatable & Repetitive titanium material.

Chlor-alkali / Caustic Soda: In the chlorine gas industry produced by diaphragm method, the metal anode is resistant to chlorine and alkali corrosion. In the production of chlor-alkali, after using titanium anode, the product quality is high, the purity of chlorine gas is high, CO2 is not contained, the alkali concentration is high, and energy consumption is saved.

Chlorate and perchlorate production: Platinised Titanium Metal anode, the high temperature and high current density operation of the chlorate electrolytic cell becomes possible.

Sewage treatment, Waste Water Treatment Unit (Electrocatalytic Oxidation Technology): Oxygen evolution potential ≥1.70v, strong oxidation, High current efficiency, Insoluble anode, corrosion-resistant, Anodic matrix reusable, Low cost, long life span, cost-effective etc… Degrade stubborn or toxic contaminants. Fully automatic operation, simple process, Suitable for high salt load, No sludge, no pollution transfer, Degrade COD, decolorize, Inactivate and sterilize.

Water Treatment (Disinfection of Water to produce Chlorine): Compact Chlorinator Cell Design, Both reverse polarity and normal polarity, Self-cleaning system.

Water Ionization: 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 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.

Marine Growth Prevention System (MGPS): Platinised Titanium Anode for used to make Marine Growth Prevention System (MGPS). The Marine Growth Prevention System (MGPS) was conceptualized and created with the sole purpose of defeating Marine Growth right at its very root, preventing even the most minute trace of marine organism from depositing itself along the ship’s interior altogether.

Tiaano platinum plated/ coated anodes are designed for use in electro plating baths for Rhodium Plating and or acid-based Gold solutions. The platinized Titanium mesh anodes comes with a stem are suspended in plating baths with the mesh portion immersed in the electroplating solution.

Advantages of Platinised Titanium Anodes in Jewelry Gold Plating (Common for Electro Plating):-

1. The anode size is stable, and the distance between the electrodes does not change during the point solution process, which can ensure that the electrolysis operation is performed under the condition that the tank voltage is stable.

2. The working voltage is low, so the power consumption is small, the power consumption can be saved, and the DC power consumption can be reduced by 10% to 20%.

3. Lower capital and long Life: The working life of titanium anode is long. The anode life has reached more than 6 years, while the graphite anode is only 8 months.

4. It can overcome the problem of dissolution of graphite anode and lead anode, avoiding pollution of point solution and cathode product, thus improving the purity of metal products

5. Can increase the current density. When electrolysis is carried out at a high working current density, it is preferred to use a titanium anode.

6. Avoid the short circuit problem after the lead anode is deformed, thus improving the current efficiency.

7. Titanium anodes are light in weight and reduce labour intensity.

8. Low over potential characteristics, the surface between the electrodes and the bubbles of the electrodes are easily eliminated, which is an important reason for the voltage drop of the metal anode electrolytic cell.

9. Corrosion Resistance: Platinised Titanium Anodes protective to different surrounding conditions and are also resistive to corrosion. They can be resistive to moisture and steam and also to the corrosion due to oxidation and reduction. They can also withstand easily under the attack of acids and other chemicals. They can also resist the adverse effect occur at extremely high temperature.

10. Stability: Platinum is one of the noble group of metals and also precious metals, all of which are excellent catalyst materials. Platinum is conductive, chemically stable and highly resistant to oxidation and corrosion.