titanium anodes for industrial hydrogen electrolysis systems

High-Efficiency MMO-Coated Titanium Anodes for Hydrogen Electrolysis Systems

Professional MMO-coated titanium anodes suitable for industrial hydrogen electrolysis applications. Our titanium anodes feature high electrocatalytic activity, low oxygen evolution overpotential, strong corrosion resistance, and long service life, making them suitable for PEM electrolyzers, alkaline water electrolysis systems, and seawater hydrogen production projects.

Baoji Shenao Metal Materials Co., Ltd. specializes in the research, development, production, and manufacturing of industrial MMO titanium anodes and electrochemical electrode materials. We provide customized titanium anode solutions for global hydrogen energy projects, chlor-alkali plants, electroplating systems, and industrial electrolysis equipment.

Key Features of Our MMO Titanium Anodes:

Ru-Ir / Ir-Ta / Pt Coating System

Low Energy Consumption During Electrolysis

Oxygen Evolution Reaction (OER) Performance

Stable Electrocatalytic Activity

Long Electrode Lifespan

Strong Corrosion Resistance in Acidic and Alkaline Environments

Customizable Sizes and Coating Formulations

OEM Titanium Anode Manufacturing Supported

Fast Delivery for Industrial Projects

Working Principle of Titanium Anodes in Hydrogen Electrolysis

In water electrolysis, the titanium anode serves as the oxygen evolution electrode (OER). The MMO mixed metal oxide catalytic coating reduces the OER overpotential, improves current efficiency, and ensures stable, continuous hydrogen production.

In industrial electrolysis systems, the titanium substrate provides corrosion resistance and mechanical strength, while the noble metal oxide coating accelerates the electrochemical reaction and enhances long-term corrosion resistance.

Our titanium anodes for hydrogen electrolysis are widely used in:

PEM proton exchange membrane electrolyzers

Alkaline water electrolysis systems

Renewable energy hydrogen production projects

Seawater electrolysis equipment

Industrial hydrogen generators

Electrochemical hydrogen production systems

Electrochemical Reaction Process

Cathode Reaction

2𝐻+ +2𝑒− →𝐻2
Anode Reaction

2 H 2O → O 2 + 4 H ⁺ + 4 e ^-

The titanium anode coating accelerates the electrocatalytic oxygen evolution reaction and maintains stable system operation.

MMO Titanium Anode Technical Specifications

Parameter	Value
Titanium Grade	ASTM B265 Grade 1 / 2
Coating Type	Ru-Ir / Ir-Ta / Pt
Current Density	500–10000 A/m²
Coating Thickness	5–15 μm
Service Life	2–8 Years
Operating Temperature	≤85°C
Electrolyte	Acidic / Alkaline
Shape	Mesh / Plate / Tube / Rod
Custom Design	Available

Advantages of Titanium Anodes in Hydrogen Electrolysis

1. Corrosion Resistance

Acidic electrolyte environment

Alkaline electrolysis system

Seawater electrolysis conditions

High chloride concentration environment

Extended electrode lifespan and improved operational stability.

2. High Electrochemical Efficiency

Low oxygen evolution potential

High current efficiency

Uniform current distribution

Stable catalytic activity

Reduced electrolysis energy consumption

Improved hydrogen generation efficiency and reduced long-term operating costs.

3. Long Service Life

Compared to graphite electrodes and traditional metal electrodes, MMO titanium anodes have the following characteristics:

Strong coating adhesion

Low coating consumption rate

Stable electrochemical performance

Long-term continuous operation capability

Service life can reach 2-8 years depending on operating conditions.

4. Lightweight and High Mechanical Strength

Titanium combines the following advantages:

High mechanical strength

Lightweight structure

Excellent dimensional stability

Good thermal stability

This simplifies installation, maintenance, and electrolyzer system integration.

5. Customized Titanium Anode Design

We support customized production of the following products:

Mesh Titanium Anode

Plate Titanium Electrode

Tubular Titanium Anode

Rod Titanium Electrode

Expanded Metal Titanium Anode

Customized parameters include:

Current Density

Coating Formulation

Electrode Size

Electrolyte Composition

Operating Temperature

We support OEM and bulk industrial orders.

Applications of Titanium Anodes in Hydrogen Production

PEM Water Electrolysis System

PEM electrolyzers utilize titanium anodes with the following characteristics:

Strong acid resistance

High catalytic activity

Low oxygen evolution overpotential

Excellent coating stability

Iridium-tantalum (Ir-Ta) coated titanium anodes are used in PEM hydrogen production systems.

Alkaline Water Electrolysis

Ru-Ir MMO coated titanium anodes are widely used in alkaline hydrogen production systems:

Long service life

Stable oxygen evolution performance

Low operating cost

Excellent corrosion resistance

Renewable Energy Hydrogen Production

Titanium anodes are used in renewable energy hydrogen production projects:

Solar energy

Wind energy

Hydropower

High-efficiency electrolysis electrodes can improve overall energy conversion efficiency.

Seawater Electrolysis System

Chloride MMO coated titanium anodes ensure stable operation of seawater electrolysis systems.

Industrial Hydrogen Production Plants

Large-scale industrial hydrogen electrolysis systems use MMO titanium anodes, enabling stable operation under high current density and continuous production conditions.

 

Electrochemical Performance of MMO Titanium Anodes

MMO coatings enhance electrochemical catalytic performance during water electrolysis.

Characteristics include:

Low oxygen evolution overpotential

High electrocatalytic activity

Stable oxygen evolution reaction performance

Uniform current distribution

Coating adhesion

Resistant to acid and alkali corrosion

Reduced electrode polarization

Increased hydrogen yield

Reduced energy consumption and maintenance frequency in industrial electrolysis systems.

Product Manufacturing Process

1. Titanium Substrate Surface Treatment

High-purity ASTM Grade 1 or 2 titanium requires the following treatments:

Sandblasting, pickling, surface roughening, and ultrasonic cleaning.

These treatments improve coating adhesion and uniformity.

2. MMO Noble Metal Coating

Advanced pyrolysis coating technology is used to coat the following catalytic coatings:

RuO₂, IrO₂, Ta₂O₅, and Pt.

Multiple coating cycles ensure:

Uniform coating thickness, high catalytic activity, strong metallurgical bond, and stable electrochemical performance.

3. High-Temperature Sintering

Controlled high-temperature sintering improves:

Coating stability, corrosion resistance, metallurgical bond strength, and long-term operational durability.

4. Quality Inspection

Each titanium anode undergoes rigorous quality inspection, including:

Coating thickness testing, current density testing, electrochemical activity testing, surface adhesion testing, accelerated life simulation testing, and dimensional tolerance testing.

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Why Choose Our Titanium Anodes
1. Lower Energy Consumption

Reduce electrolysis power consumption by optimizing oxygen evolution efficiency.

2. Longer Electrode Lifetime

Stable MMO coating minimizes coating loss and reduces replacement frequency.

3. Customized Electrolysis Solutions

Custom coating formulations and dimensions for different electrolyzer systems.

4. Industrial Manufacturing Experience

Our titanium anodes are exported to:

Hydrogen Energy Projects

Chlor-alkali Industry

Electrochemical Engineering Projects

Wastewater Treatment Systems

Electroplating Industry

Case Study – Alkaline Hydrogen Production Project
Customer Requirement

Large-scale alkaline electrolysis hydrogen production system.

Challenges
High power consumption
Short electrode lifespan
Frequent shutdown maintenance
Our Solution

Customized Ru-Ir MMO coated titanium mesh anodes.

Results
12% lower energy consumption
35% longer electrode life
Improved hydrogen generation stability

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​​​​FAQ – Titanium Anode for Electrolytic Hydrogen Production

What is the difference between Ru-Ir and Ir-Ta coatings?

Ru-Ir coatings are commonly used for alkaline electrolysis systems because of their excellent catalytic activity and lower cost. Ir-Ta coatings provide better stability in acidic PEM electrolysis environments.

Can MMO titanium anodes be used in seawater electrolysis?

Yes. Special chloride-resistant MMO coatings can operate in seawater electrolysis systems with high corrosion resistance and stable oxygen evolution performance.

What shapes of titanium anodes are available?

We provide mesh, plate, tube, rod, wire and expanded metal titanium anodes according to customer electrolyzer designs.

Do you provide OEM titanium anode manufacturing?

Yes. We support OEM and customized titanium electrode production based on drawings or technical requirements.

How to choose coating type for hydrogen electrolysis?

The coating selection depends on electrolyte type, current density, operating temperature and electrolyzer structure.

Custom Titanium Anode Manufacturing Service

We provide customized MMO titanium anode manufacturing services according to customer drawings and electrolysis system requirements.

Custom options include:
- Mesh titanium anodes
- Plate titanium electrodes
- Tubular titanium anodes
- Expanded metal anodes
- Multi-layer coating systems

Customized parameters:
- Current density
- Coating formulation
- Electrode dimensions
- Electrolyte type
- Operating temperature

OEM and bulk industrial orders are supported.

Quality Control for MMO Titanium Anodes

Each hydrogen electrolysis titanium anode undergoes strict quality inspection before delivery.
Coating thickness inspection
Electrochemical activity testing
Accelerated lifetime testing
Current efficiency testing
Surface adhesion inspection
Dimensional tolerance inspection

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Our engineering team will provide customized titanium anode solutions and quotations within 24 hours.

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