This silver electrode will save you between 40 and 50 percent of silver in your silver plating solution. Made from pure silver. It is designed to be used with our brush plating equipment.
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Silver Electrode
£130.54 + VAT
Antique match box silver plated with our Silver Brush Plating Solution and the Silver Electrode. Because the silver you’re plating out from the solution is replenished from the electrode, you don’t have to dip the swab back into the solution so often. For further guidance on choosing the right electrode, please see our guide in our Electroplating Manual by clicking HERE.
| Features | Benefits |
| Made from pure silver, it dissolves in the plating solution | The silver in the anode replaces the silver from the plating solution, so you can save between 40% and 50% on the cost of solution. It can also save you time as once you’ve dipped your swab in the plating solution, you don’t have to keep dipping it back – the silver from the anode gets plated instead. If you intend to rely on this, we recommend you mix our Thickener with the Silver Plating Solution to make sure the swab doesn’t dry out and electrical contact is maintained. |
Choosing the right electrode for brush electroplating
Choosing the right electrode for the kind of brush plating you intend to do can help you saving money as well as achieve good plating results.
If you are silver brush plating using a silver electrode can help your silver brush plating solution last longer, as some of the silver in the electrode is used in the plating process, along with the silver in the silver brush plating solution.
We sell a large range of different electrodes in different sizes. Our Large and Extra Large Flat Electrodes are great for brush plating large, flat areas. They really speed up plating time and help you to ensure you're plating to a high standard.
The table below will help you to quickly decide which electrode to use for your selected plating job.
Electrode Picker
| Plating Process | 1st Choice of Electrode | 2nd Choice of Electrode |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome Stripping | Stainless Steel | NA |
| ActiCleaning/Activating | Carbon | Platinum |
| Copper plating | Copper | Carbon |
| Black chrome Plating | Carbon | NA |
| Silver plating | Silver | Platinum/Carbon |
| Gold plating | Platinum | Carbon |
| Nickel plating | Nickel | Carbon |
| White palladium plating | Platinum | Carbon |
| Rose Gold Plating | Carbon | NA |
- When chrome stripping, only the stainless steel electrode should be used.
- The carbon electrode can be used for a range of plating processes but it will wear out with use and discolour your swab (this hasn’t any effect on the quality of plate).
- The platinum electrode plates to a very high standard and won’t wear down or discolour your swab.
Electrode Maintenance
You may find that with regular use and over an extended period of time, some dulling or staining may build up on your electrodes. To remove any marks that can’t be easily wiped off, connect the wand handle that has been fitted with a platinum electrode to the red lead and join a stainless steel electrode (with a swab) to the end of a black lead and brush at 5 to 7 volts with ActiClean. Carry on brushing until all marks have been removed.
NB Do not use any form of abrasive material to remove dull patches or staining, as this will damage the surface of your electrode and impair plating.
Specifications
| Length | 98 mm |
| Diameter | 6 mm |
| Purity | 99.9% |
Notes:
- Brush plating voltage is up to 1 volt less than if using the Carbon electrode
- Annealed silver ensures even dissolution of electrode in silver solution
Delivery information
We ship worldwide, except for products that carry a UN classification for transport.
- UK courier delivery (FedEx/APC): We use FedEx and APC. Delivery usually takes 2–7 working days from dispatch.
- Royal Mail: Available for a limited range of non-liquid UK orders. Usually 5-10 working days from dispatch.
- Free UK mainland delivery: On orders over £200.
- International delivery: Usually 5-10 working days from dispatch.
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