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What electrode can I use for electrolysis of water?

hi I'm allyce
and I'm in year 4 and I'm doin an experiment on electrolysis of water,but I can't find any platinum. if any one knows what I can use instead please tell me what I can use?

Allyce H
student - griffith, NSW, Australia
2005

Platinum is ideal from the standpoint of longevity and not contaminating the water with other ions, but for this experiment almost any metal can be used because the passage of electricity, not the presence of platinum as a catalyst, is what drives this reaction. Stainless steel would be nice if the lab has some.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2005

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