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Choosing anode material for electrocleaning tank

Hi there,

Can anyone advise in electrical degreasing the anode plate I use is SUS316 but white composition is deposit on the anode plate after some time. Is there any other type of material or way that can be use to prevent this to happen?

Mark Ong
Designer - Singapore
2004

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Plain low carbon steel is fine for most electro-cleaning tanks.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
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2004

Hi Mr Ted,

Thanks for the advice, but do the mild steel rust in the solution? Or do I need any protective coat?

Thanks,

Mark Ong
- singapore
2004

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Steel will not rust in typical alkaline electrocleaner formulations, and my estimate (although based mostly on USA installations) is that 99 percent of alkaline electrocleaner tanks are equipped with steel anodes/cathodes (or use the steel walls of the tank as the anodes/cathodes).

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
Need quick confidential answers? $25
Need project assistance? $100/hr.
2004

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