Platinized titanium anode

Platinum coated titanium electrode

Platinized titanium anode is an important electrode material, widely used in electrochemical reactions. It is mainly composed of a titanium substrate with a layer of platinum plated on its surface. This composite material combines the excellent physical properties of titanium with the outstanding electrocatalytic performance of platinum.

Platinum coated titanium electrode
Platinized titanium anode

Platinized titanium anode parameters

Base material

Gr1/Gr2(Industrial pure titanium)

Technology / Process

Electroplating / Brush coating

Platinum layer thickness

0.5~5μm

Appearance shape

Plates, rods, wires, tubes (can be processed according to the drawings)

Platinized titanium anode is an important electrode material, widely used in electrochemical reactions. Its composition mainly consists of a layer of platinum plated on the surface of a titanium substrate. This composite material combines the excellent physical properties of titanium with the outstanding electrocatalytic performance of platinum. As a precious metal, platinum has excellent electrocatalytic activity, which can effectively promote electrochemical reactions, and it performs particularly well in fields such as water electrolysis and electroplating.

Manufacturing process of Platinized titanium anode

The manufacturing process of Platinized titanium anode is a crucial step in ensuring their performance and applications. These anodes typically use titanium as the base material due to its superior mechanical strength and corrosion resistance, which can also ensure the adhesion of the plating layer. In the production process, it is first necessary to select high-purity titanium base materials. Surface treatment of the base material is a key step, usually using methods such as etching and sandblasting to increase surface roughness, thereby providing better bonding force for the plating layer.

The control of coating thickness is also crucial, as an appropriate coating thickness has a significant impact on the electrochemical performance of the anode. An overly thin coating may lead to unstable performance, while an excessively thick coating may increase costs and affect conductivity. Generally speaking, the thickness of the coating ranges from 0.5 -5μm, and through reasonable adjustment, optimal conductivity and corrosion resistance can be achieved.

Electroplating: During the electroplating process, the titanium substrate is used as the cathode and immersed in an electroplating solution containing platinum ions, while platinum or other insoluble materials are used as the anode. When a direct current power supply is connected, the platinum ions in the electroplating solution move toward the cathode (titanium substrate) under the action of the electric field force, gain electrons on the surface of the cathode, and are reduced to metallic platinum atoms, thereby gradually depositing on the surface of the titanium substrate to form a platinum plating layer.

The advantages of platinum electroplating are significant. It can precisely control the thickness of the platinum plating layer. By adjusting the current density and electroplating time, it is easy to prepare platinum plating layers with different thickness requirements, meeting various complex industrial needs. Moreover, platinum electroplating has high production efficiency, is suitable for large-scale industrial production, and can plate a platinum layer on a large number of titanium substrates in a relatively short time. However, the electroplating process also has certain limitations. For example, for titanium substrates with complex shapes, the uneven distribution of the electric field may lead to uneven thickness of the platinum plating layer.

Application fields of Platinized titanium anode


  • In the water treatment industry, platinum-plated titanium anodes are used for electrolytic disinfection, which can effectively remove microorganisms and organic matter from water. Their excellent corrosion resistance and stability ensure efficient disinfection effects during long-term use, providing strong support for improving water quality.
  • Electrolytic hydrogen production is another important application. The clean production of hydrogen requires efficient electrode materials that provide good electrical conductivity and resistance to electrochemical corrosion, making hydrogen generation more stable.
  • Platinized titanium anode are high-quality anode materials in the electroplating field, with core advantages of strong stability, long service life, and no contamination of the plating solution.

Different application fields have different performance requirements for Platinized titanium anode. Therefore, the design of the anode needs to consider specific working environments and operating conditions.

Platinized titanium anode
Platinum coated titanium electrodes
Electrochemical performance of Platinized titanium anode

Platinized titanium anode perform excellently in electrochemical reactions, with their current density, polarization voltage, and durability being important performance indicators. Firstly, the current density of platinum-plated titanium anodes is usually high, making them suitable for various electrochemical applications. Under specific conditions, their surface treatment and the properties of the platinum plating enable them to withstand high current densities, thereby improving electrolysis efficiency. Meanwhile, the current efficiency of platinum-plated titanium anodes remains stable under high current densities, demonstrating their reliability during long-term operation.

Secondly, the polarization voltage is another key factor revealing the performance of the anode. The polarization voltage of the Platinized titanium anode is relatively low, which means that the energy loss required during its electrochemical reactions is small. This characteristic not only makes it suitable for use under higher loads but also reduces heat generation and lowers overall energy consumption. Compared with other types of anode materials, the platinum-plated titanium anode has superior polarization performance.

In terms of durability, Platinized titanium anode exhibit excellent chemical stability and can be used for a long time in corrosive and oxidizing environments. Compared with other anode materials, the corrosion resistance of Platinized titanium anode is significantly improved, which enables them to show a longer service life and lower maintenance requirements in industrial applications.

Electrochemical reactions, as the core process for the mutual conversion of chemical energy and electrical energy, form the theoretical foundation for research on the performance optimization and application expansion of Platinized titanium anode. In the electrochemical process of Platinized titanium anode, the electron transfer behavior at the interface between the electrode and the electrolyte directly determines the catalytic activity and stability of the material. The principle of electrochemical reactions reveals the microscopic mechanism of the interaction between metals and electrolytes. Among them, the introduction of platinum significantly enhances the electrocatalytic performance of the anode surface by forming a Pt-Ti solid solution. Studies have shown that the presence of platinum can effectively reduce the overpotential of chlorine evolution and oxygen evolution reactions, while improving the stability of the anode.

Operating temperature and PH value of Platinized titanium anode

The operating temperature has a significant impact on the performance of Platinized titanium anode Within an appropriate temperature range, the electrochemical reactions of the anode can proceed smoothly, and various properties can be fully exerted. Generally speaking, the suitable operating temperature for platinum-plated titanium anodes is usually between room temperature and 80°C. When the temperature is too low, the rate of electrochemical reactions will decrease significantly, leading to low production efficiency; when the temperature is too high, the loss of the platinum layer will accelerate, its structural stability and electrocatalytic activity will also be impaired, and it may even cause the platinum layer to fall off, rendering the anode ineffective. For example, in some organic electrolytic synthesis reactions, if the reaction temperature is too high, it will not only affect the selectivity and yield of the products but also shorten the service life of the Platinized titanium anode.

The PH value is also a crucial factor. Platinized titanium anode can maintain stable performance over a relatively wide pH range, with the generally applicable pH range being 4 – 10. In acidic media, the platinum layer on the anode surface can effectively catalyze reactions such as oxygen evolution; in alkaline media, it can also exert its electrocatalytic effect well. However, when the pH value is outside this range, the situation will change. In strongly acidic or strongly alkaline environments, the titanium substrate may be corroded, which in turn affects the bonding force between the platinum layer and the titanium substrate, leading to the peeling of the platinum layer and a decline in anode performance. For example, in acidic solutions containing fluoride ions, the fluoride ions will react with the titanium substrate, destroying the surface structure of the titanium substrate, making it impossible for the platinum layer to adhere firmly, and ultimately causing the anode to fail.

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