Electrolysis Carbon Rod Unit

Product Code : SCL-E-11237

The Electrolysis Carbon Rod Unit is a laboratory electrode assembly used to pass electric current through a suitable electrolyte during electrolysis experiments. It is intended for chemistry teachers, students, technicians and STEM laboratories that need a reusable apparatus for demonstrating ionic conduction, electrode reactions and electrically driven chemical change.

Product Description

The unit uses conductive carbon rods as electrodes within an electrolytic circuit. When connected to a suitable low-voltage DC source and immersed in an approved electrolyte, the rods provide the electrical contact required for oxidation and reduction reactions to occur at opposite electrodes.

The product can support introductory electrochemistry practicals and demonstrations. Its exact configuration may include carbon rods, an electrode holder, electrical contacts or a supporting base, but these components must be confirmed from the approved packing list. It complements other electrolysis laboratory equipment used in school and college chemistry laboratories.

Key Features

• Carbon rod electrodes: Provide conductive surfaces for supervised electrolysis demonstrations.
• Visible electrochemical activity: Allows students to observe bubbles, deposits or colour changes where produced by the selected electrolyte.
• Reusable teaching format: Suitable for repeated classroom demonstrations when cleaned and stored correctly.
• Low-voltage application: Designed for connection to an appropriate laboratory DC source within the verified rating.
• Flexible experimental use: Supports conductivity, decomposition and electrode-reaction activities.
• Simple circuit connection: Terminal, crocodile-clip or lead-wire arrangement is available according to the confirmed model.
• Specification-controlled supply: Rod dimensions, electrode spacing and support design can be confirmed before ordering.

Technical Specifications

What’s Included in the Kit

The exact packing configuration must be confirmed before publication or procurement:

• Carbon rod electrode or electrode pair
• Electrode holder or supporting unit
• Electrical terminals, clips or connecting leads
• Electrolysis container or cell
• Experiment instructions

Applications / Uses

• Demonstrating the passage of current through an electrolyte
• Introducing oxidation and reduction at electrodes
• Observing gas evolution or electrode deposits where applicable
• Comparing conducting and non-conducting solutions
• Using carbon rods with a suitable Universal Electrode Holder
• Supporting experiments with Electrolysis Cells
• Expanding a complete chemistry laboratory equipment setup

How to Use the Electrolysis Carbon Rod Unit

1. Wear the protective equipment required for the selected electrolyte.
2. Place the approved electrolyte in a suitable electrolysis vessel.
3. Position the carbon rods without allowing them to touch each other.
4. Connect the electrodes to a switched-off low-voltage DC source.
5. Check the polarity and all electrical connections.
6. Switch on the supply and observe the changes at both electrodes.
7. Switch off the supply before adjusting or removing the rods.
8. Clean and dry the components according to the chemical procedure.

Safety note: Use only teacher-approved electrolytes in a ventilated laboratory. Some solutions can produce corrosive, toxic or flammable products. Never connect the unit directly to mains electricity.

Care & Maintenance

• Rinse the immersed rod sections promptly after each approved experiment.
• Do not scrape, bend or drop the carbon rods.
• Keep terminals dry and free from chemical residue.
• Store the unit separately from corrosive chemicals and damaged electrodes.

Why Choose Lab Equipments Ambala

Lab Equipments Ambala manufactures and exports scientific and educational laboratory equipment from Ambala, India. Its chemistry range includes electrolysis cells, electrode holders, electrochemical cells and related teaching apparatus. The equipment is supplied for schools, colleges, universities and technical institutions. Buyers should approve the rod dimensions, holder construction, electrical rating and packing list before bulk procurement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Electrolysis Carbon Rod Unit used for?

It is used to pass current through an electrolyte so students can observe electrode reactions and chemical decomposition.

Why are carbon rods used as electrodes?

Carbon conducts electricity and can be suitable for many educational electrolysis experiments. Compatibility still depends on the electrolyte and operating conditions.

Does the unit include two carbon rods?

The supplied quantity has not been verified. Confirm whether the selected model contains one electrode, a pair or a complete mounted assembly.

Is a power supply included?

Power-supply inclusion is not confirmed. Use only a suitable low-voltage DC laboratory supply with the required current limitation.

Can it be used in school laboratories?

Yes. It is suitable for supervised chemistry and electrochemistry demonstrations using approved chemicals and procedures.

Are the carbon rods replaceable?

Replaceability depends on the holder design. Confirm rod dimensions and replacement availability before ordering.

Request the confirmed electrode quantity, rod dimensions and supplied accessories, then review the related S-Shape Electrodes for additional electrolysis configurations.