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Electrodes for nickel and zinc stripping

Hello every one; I want to remove nickel and zinc electrochemically on parallel plate electrodes. Do you know which material is the best (Stainless steel, aluminum,...) to use as cathode or anode.

Regards,

Mitra Saidi
student - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2004

Your question is a bit vague, and unclear to me, Mitra. The best anode material is probably platinum clad titanium, but that is quite expensive. Stainless steel should be fine for the cathode, and it may be okay for the anode depending on what electrolyte you will be using.

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

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