The important factor for a quality water ionizer is the material of the electrodes (Platinized Anodes and Platinized Cathodes). Most good ionizers on the market use electrodes made of platinum plated with grade one titanium. Titanium will not dissolve in ionized water.
How does an alkaline water ionizer work?
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 semi-permeable membrane. The two electrodes – positive and negative, are put into two separate chambers and 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 and gets stick to their surfaces. Thus one of the chambers will have acidic water while the other will have alkaline water. The alkaline water is for consumption purpose, whereas the acidic water is for disinfecting or sterilizing purposes.
Positive Side: Platinized 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.
Negative Side: Platinized 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 countless of external uses. It is discharged into the sink.
Types of Water Ionizer Electrode (Anodes and Cathodes)
Platinized Titanium Mesh Anode
Platinized Titanium Sheet / Flat Anode
Platinized Titanium Perforated Sheet Anode
Platinized Titanium Slotted Sheet Anode
Platinized Titanium Rod Anode
Platinized Titanium Seamless Tube Anode
