Platinum-coated titanium electrodes combine a titanium substrate with a platinum surface for electrochemical work. The listed options include platinum-coated mesh and plate electrodes, plus alternatives with ruthenium-iridium or other MMO coatings; those coatings are not platinum. The TIBROMTACK mesh products are best suited to buyers seeking platinum-coated mesh, while the small plate is a compact electrode option with limited listed specifications. Compare the coating, shape, dimensions, and included components with your process requirements before choosing.
| Product | Coating or material | Best suited for |
|---|---|---|
| TIBROMTACK 1-by-4-inch mesh | Platinum-coated titanium | Jewelry plating and mesh applications |
| Platinum titanium plate electrode | Platinum-coated titanium | Compact electrochemistry setups |
| TIBROMTACK 10-piece mesh set | Platinum-coated titanium | Buyers needing multiple mesh pieces |
| Ru-Ir/Ti titanium anode | Ruthenium-iridium-titanium | Electrolysis and water treatment |
| MMO titanium anode and cathode set | Ruthenium-iridium MMO anode | Paired-mesh electrochemical setups |
TIBROMTACK 1-by-4-Inch Platinized Mesh
This product is a platinum-coated titanium mesh anode with a handle, listed at 1 by 4 inches. Its Gr1 titanium substrate is described as reusable, and the product information says the anode performs in saturated sodium chloride solutions. The listing also cites high current efficiency, electrocatalytic activity, and electrical conductivity as advantages of its platinum coating.
Best for: Jewelry plating and other applications where a handled, compact platinum-coated mesh is a practical shape. Choose this if a single mesh electrode is more useful than a plate or multi-piece set. A limitation is that the supplied information does not specify coating thickness or a rated operating current, so confirm suitability for your process before purchase.
Platinum-Coated Titanium Plate Electrode
The listed electrode has a platinum-coated titanium substrate and measures 20 by 20 millimeters. The product information describes it for professional electrochemistry but does not provide additional performance details, coating thickness, or operating limits.
Best for: Buyers who specifically need a small plate-form electrode rather than mesh. Its compact listed dimensions may suit setups designed around a small electrode area. Select it only after checking whether its size and connection method match your apparatus; the available listing details do not establish compatibility with a particular cell or procedure.
TIBROMTACK 10-Piece Platinum Mesh Set
This set includes 10 platinum-coated titanium mesh electrodes and one holder. The product description says the mesh is based on Gr1 titanium, maintains performance in saturated sodium chloride solutions, and is designed not to contaminate the medium through degradation of the titanium substrate. It also identifies conductivity and electrocatalytic activity as coating advantages.
Best for: Buyers who need multiple mesh pieces for repeated or parallel electrochemical work and want a holder included. Compared with the single handled mesh, this listing offers more pieces, but the provided information does not state the mesh dimensions, platinum thickness, or holder specifications. Verify these details if electrode area is important.
Ru-Ir/Ti Coated Titanium Anode
This is a titanium anode with a ruthenium-iridium-titanium coating, not a platinum coating. The listing presents it for electrolysis, sodium hypochlorite generation, electroplating, and water treatment. It claims more than 95% current efficiency for chlorine or oxygen evolution and resistance across pH 0–14, as well as use in aggressive media such as seawater and chlor-alkali brine.
Best for: Buyers whose process calls for an MMO or Ru-Ir/Ti anode rather than platinum-coated titanium. It is a relevant alternative for electrolysis and water-treatment applications. Avoid choosing it when the process specification requires a platinum surface; its stated coating composition is different.
MMO Titanium Anode and Cathode Mesh Set
This two-piece set contains a ruthenium-iridium MMO-coated titanium anode mesh and an uncoated titanium cathode mesh. The listing describes use in salt water, tap water, and seawater, and notes that the Gr1 titanium substrate can be recoated with MMO for reuse. It is not a platinum-coated electrode set.
Best for: Buyers who need a paired anode-and-cathode mesh arrangement and whose process is suited to an MMO anode. The included cathode distinguishes it from the platinum mesh listings. Its limitation is that the anode coating is ruthenium-iridium oxide rather than platinum, and the available details do not state mesh dimensions.
Buying Guide: How to Choose a Titanium Electrode
Do you need platinum or an MMO coating?
Check the specified surface material first. Platinum-coated titanium uses platinum on a titanium substrate. MMO or Ru-Ir/Ti electrodes use a different coating chemistry and should not be treated as platinum equivalents. Choose based on your process specification, not just the shared titanium base.
Should you choose mesh or plate?
Mesh provides an open structure and may suit applications designed for a mesh electrode. A plate offers a solid, compact shape. Compare the product’s dimensions with the available space and required electrode area. The supplied listings give dimensions for the 1-by-4-inch mesh and 20-by-20-millimeter plate, but not for every option.
What operating details should you confirm?
Before buying, check coating composition and thickness, electrode dimensions, connection or holder requirements, operating current, electrolyte, and intended polarity. The product information provided here does not answer every technical question, so consult the seller or process documentation when a parameter is essential.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are all titanium anodes platinum-coated?
No. Titanium is the substrate; the surface may be platinum, MMO, or another coating. The Ru-Ir/Ti products listed here are not platinum-coated.
What does platinized titanium mean?
It generally describes titanium with a platinum coating. Confirm the exact coating and specifications with the product listing when your application requires a defined composition.
Which listed product includes a cathode?
The two-piece MMO titanium mesh set includes an MMO-coated anode mesh and an uncoated titanium cathode mesh.
Which option is specified as 20 by 20 millimeters?
The platinum-coated titanium plate electrode is listed at 20 by 20 millimeters.
Are platinum-coated and ruthenium-iridium-coated electrodes interchangeable?
Not necessarily. They have different coating compositions. Follow the material requirements for the intended electrochemical process.