{"product_id":"cferceg","title":"Graphite Rod\/Sheet Counter Electrode for Fundamental Electrochemistry Research, CFERCEG","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn electrochemical research, a Graphite rod or sheet is the most common alternative to Platinum for a counter electrode (CE). While Platinum is preferred for its catalytic \"un-bottlenecked\" performance, graphite is often technically superior when you need to avoid Platinum contamination (redeposition) on your working electrode, especially in research involving the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction (HER) or CO2 reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to platinum, graphite offers specific advantages: (1) \u003cstrong\u003ePrevents \"False Positives\"\u003c\/strong\u003e: Platinum can dissolve from the CE in acidic media and redeposit on the Working Electrode (WE). If you are testing a new non-precious catalyst, the redeposited Pt might \"fake\" the high activity you observe, while g\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eraphite eliminates this risk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. (2) \u003cstrong\u003eCost-Efficiency for High Current\u003c\/strong\u003e: In large-scale flow cells where you need 100 cm2 of counter electrode, Platinum is prohibitively expensive. High-density graphite provides the necessary area for pennies. (3) \u003cstrong\u003eChemical Stability\u003c\/strong\u003e: Graphite is highly resistant to many organic solvents and salts used in the organic-compatible testing you've previously researched.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart Number\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCFERCEG (C-FER-CEG)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003ePurity \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026gt;99.99%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eGraphite Counter Electrode Size\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    (1) Graphite Rod:  φ 6mm * L90mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    (2) Graphite Sheet:  L15mm*W15mm*T3mm (PTFE sheath part is φ 6mm * L80mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    (3) Graphite Rod with All-Covered PTFE Sheath: φ 3mm * L 80 mm (Outer PTFE sheath is φ 6mm * L 80 mm)       \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LDDHX","offers":[{"title":"Graphite Rod: φ 6mm * L90mm","offer_id":47443502334182,"sku":"CFERCEGR0690","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Graphite Sheet: L15mm*W15mm*T3mm","offer_id":47443502366950,"sku":"CFERCEGS1515","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Graphite Rod with All-Covered PTFE Sheath (φ 3mm * L 80 mm)","offer_id":47443502399718,"sku":"CFERCEGR0380PTFE","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/6591\/1526\/files\/CFERCEG_main.png?v=1773290511","url":"https:\/\/echemsupplies.com\/products\/cferceg","provider":"EChem Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}