Titanium anode for galvanizing

Coating types of titanium anode.

Iridium tantalum coated titanium anodes, also known as Ir-Ta coated titanium anodes, are a type of anode commonly used in various electrochemical processes, including electrolysis and electroplating. The anodes are made of titanium, which is coated with a thin layer of iridium and tantalum oxides to increase their corrosion resistance and durability. This type of anode is often preferred for use in harsh or corrosive environments, such as in the chemical and metallurgical industries.

Platinum-coated titanium anode is an electrode made by plating platinum onto the surface of a titanium anode. Platinum is a rare metal with excellent chemical stability and electrochemical activity, and therefore has wide applications in many fields, including the electrochemical field. In the preparation of platinum-coated titanium anodes, the titanium anode surface is usually treated to improve the adhesion and corrosion resistance of the platinum coating. Platinum-coated titanium anodes are commonly used in electrochemical synthesis, electrolytic machining, electro-deposition, and other fields.

Case：Titanium anode for galvanizing in Brazil

Titanium electrodes for galvanizing are our main products. Since 2017, we have provided titanium electrodes for galvanizing to large steel mills in Brazil for galvanizing steel plates. The following are the working conditions.

1.  Base material: Pure titanium Grade.1
2.  Coating material: Iridium /tantalum oxide and acid active agent (a stabilizer).
3.  Size: 5mm thickness, customized width, and length.
4.  Drawing: drilling the holes and welding the bolts/screws.
5.  Country of Orginal: China
6.  Manufacturing company: Changsheng Titanium Co.

Working Condition:

• Electrolytic zinc solution: PH 1,3 – 2,0
• Temperature: 65º C
• Density: 1,25 kg/l
• Electric current: 23.000 A, voltage: 24V
• Anode Information accordingly:

Overall Dimensions：5*995*1750mm,with holes and bolts

Coating: One side coated with platinum,the other side coated with oxide of the Iridium layer.

Titanium anode for galvanizing

Titanium anode for galvanizing (zinc electroplating) processes is common because of its excellent corrosion resistance and long service life.

In electro-galvanizing, a thin layer of zinc is deposited on a steel substrate using an electrolytic process. The Iridium titanium anode serves as the positive electrode in the process, while the steel substrate serves as the negative electrode. When an electric current is passed through the electrolyte solution containing the zinc ions, the zinc ions are attracted to the steel substrate and are reduced to form a thin layer of metallic zinc on the surface.

There are several advantages to using a titanium anode for galvanizing. First, the Iridium titanium anode is highly resistant to corrosion, even in highly acidic or alkaline environments. This means that the anode can withstand the harsh conditions of the electro-galvanizing process without degrading or corroding. Second, titanium has a high current efficiency, which means that a high percentage of the electrical current is used to deposit the zinc onto the steel substrate. This results in a more efficient and cost-effective process.

Overall, the use of a titanium anode for zinc electroplating offers a number of benefits, including improved corrosion resistance, longer service life, and higher process efficiency.

Since 2017, we have provided titanium anode for galvanizing plants. The following are the working conditions.