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Need Reliable Electrode Material Selection for KOH?

Is there a list of materials and their current density limits for Reliable electrode use in KOH?

Mark Chiappetta
Aerospace hardware - Worcester, PA, U.S.A.
September 27, 2008

September 30, 2008

Hi, Mark. For moderate concentration in aqueous solution, even plain steel should be fine, as well as typical grades of stainless steel like 304 and 316. Zinc, aluminum, brass would be out. But please tell us the temperature and concentration.

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Ted Mooney, P.E.
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