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Flat Platinum Electrode XL

Product information "Flat Platinum Electrode XL"

Technical Parameters (complete & optimized)

  • Product Type: Flat Platinum Electrode XL
  • Item Number: BMG-032-PL-XL

Material & Construction

  • Base Material: Highly conductive metal substrate
  • Coating: High-purity platinum (Pt)
  • Coating Type: Electroplated (inert behavior)
  • Surface: Smooth, uniformly coated
  • Design: Flat (XL version for larger current distribution areas)
  • Plating Area 5,5 cm x 5,5 cm 

Electrical Properties

  • Function: Inert anode (non-soluble)
  • Conductivity: Very high
  • Current Distribution: Extremely uniform across the surface
  • Current Load Capacity: Designed for typical electroplating processes (system-dependent)
  • Polarity: Anode (+)

Chemical Properties

  • Corrosion Resistance: (excellent)
  • Chemical Resistance:
    • Resistant to acidic electrolytes
    • Resistant to many alkaline electrolytes
  • Reactivity: Chemically inert (no metal dissolution)
  • Electrolyte Influence: Neutral (no impact on bath composition)

 Application & Compatibility

  • Primary Application: Bath electroplating
  • Suitable for:
    • Precious metal plating baths
    • Specialty electrolytes
    • Processes with externally supplied metal ions
  • Not suitable for:
    • Pen plating
    • Tampon plating
  • Compatibility: Universally usable in appropriate electroplating systems

 Operating Conditions

  • Working Temperature: Depends on electrolyte (typically 20–60 °C)
  • pH Range: Depends on electrolyte system
  • Operation Mode: Suitable for continuous operation

 Maintenance & Service Life

  • Cleaning:
    • With distilled water
    • Optionally with mild, suitable cleaners
  • Maintenance: Very low
  • Service Life: Very long under proper use
  • Wear: Minimal (no dissolution like soluble anodes)

Mechanical Properties

  • Shape: Flat
  • Size: XL version (optimized for larger components and uniform fields)
  • Stability: High
  • Handling: Designed for stationary use in plating baths

Important Notes

  • Do not operate dry under current
  • Protect platinum coating from mechanical damage
  • Use only in suitable electrolytes
  • Ensure clean and conductive 


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