Brass Cathode

[andrewmccoy38]

Good Afternoon Everyone,

I’m looking at building my first silver cell and was curious, instead of a graphite block or stainless bowl, can brass be used as the cathode? I’ve been trying to do research on the topic but cannot find any information.

Thanks

 

[Master Nater]

why would you want to do that? you can't afford the $20 ss bowl? zinc (one of the elements of the brass alloy) is HIGHLY REACTIVE on the reactivity series of metals, and will not like being in your electrolyte.

 

[nickvc]

Very very bad idea use a piece of stainless steel or graphite or a stainless bowl or you will encounter problems. If you decide to use stainless steel check it’s not magnetic.

 

[Yggdrasil]

Good Afternoon Everyone,

I’m looking at building my first silver cell and was curious, instead of a graphite block or stainless bowl, can brass be used as the cathode? I’ve been trying to do research on the topic but cannot find any information.

Thanks

Welcome to us.
I find that your research amount is on the shy side of what is necessary.
The advice you have been given is good.

Here is for your continuing research:

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1. Read C.M. Hokes book on refining jewelers scrap, it gives an easy introduction to the most important chemistry regarding refining.
It is free here on the forum: https://goldrefiningforum.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=54&t=19798
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