Nickel Anode for Perchlorate Cell?

[ercdndrs]

Hey all, I am considering making a cell for the production of perchlorates, and I am stuck on finding a suitable material for my anode. Obviously I need something that is conductive but won't react with the chloride/ up to perchlorate ions present during electrolyis. I do have carbon (graphite) electrodes but I've read they are messy and are slowly eaten away. Platinum is always an option but it is expensive, so I am wondering if I can just use nickel or a nickel based alloy instead?

 

Thanks

[mississippichem]

Hey all, I am considering making a cell for the production of perchlorates, and I am stuck on finding a suitable material for my anode. Obviously I need something that is conductive but won't react with the chloride/ up to perchlorate ions present during electrolyis. I do have carbon (graphite) electrodes but I've read they are messy and are slowly eaten away. Platinum is always an option but it is expensive, so I am wondering if I can just use nickel or a nickel based alloy instead?

 

Thanks

 

What are your reaction conditions, how are you setting up the cell?

Edited December 22, 2010 by mississippichem