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<h2 data-start="625" data-end="1276">Product Description</h2>
 This complete Electrode Polishing Kit streamlines surface renewal for disk-type working electrodes, helping you recover clean, reproducible electrochemical responses prior to CV, LSV, DPV and EIS. The set includes two 100 &times; 100 mm glass bases for flat, stable polishing; three alumina grades (1.0 &micro;m, 0.3 &micro;m and 0.05 &micro;m, 20 g each) to execute a reliable coarse-to-fine sequence; five velvet and five microcloth pads to match abrasive step and finish; plus five 2000# and five 3000# abrasive papers for initial corrective work on stubborn films or scratches.
Following an industry-standard workflow, users typically begin (only when needed) with very fine paper, then step through 1.0 &micro;m &rarr; 0.3 &micro;m &rarr; 0.05 &micro;m alumina, rinsing well and using separate pads at every stage to avoid cross-contamination. This approach is widely recommended to maintain planarity and achieve mirror-like finishes on glassy carbon, platinum and gold electrodes, supporting consistent electron-transfer kinetics and low background currents.
Applications span electrocatalysis (HER/OER, CO2RR), corrosion studies, battery and fuel-cell R&amp;D, and electrochemical sensing&mdash;any workflow where surface state drives kinetics and data quality. The kit pairs well with standard disk electrodes (including RDE/RRDE tips) from leading suppliers and fits seamlessly into routine lab maintenance. 
Key Technical Details (summary)
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<li data-start="2154" data-end="2396">Glass base plates: 100 &times; 100 mm (2 pcs) &bull; Alumina powders: 1.0 &micro;m, 0.3 &micro;m, 0.05 &micro;m (20 g each) &bull; Pads: velvet (5), microcloth (5) &bull; Abrasive papers: 2000# (5), 3000# (5). </li>
</ul>
Special Features
<ul>
<li>Complete, stepwise system (coarse &rarr; fine) for reproducible finishes &bull; Separate pad types for intermediate and final polish &bull; Flat rigid bases for uniform contact. </li>
</ul>
Compatibility Notes
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<li data-start="2619" data-end="2816">Suitable for glassy carbon, platinum and gold disk electrodes; follow coarse-to-fine alumina sequence and thorough rinsing between grits.</li>
</ul>
 A full set Electrode Polishing Kit includes:
<ul>
<li>Glass base 100&times;100*2pcs</li>
<li>0.05&micro;m alumina powder 20g</li>
<li>0.3&micro;m alumina powder 20g</li>
<li>1.0&micro;m alumina powder 20g</li>
<li>Velvet polished cloth pad*5pcs</li>
<li>Microcloth polishing pad*5pcs</li>
<li>Abrasive paper 2000#*5pcs</li>
<li>Abrasive paper 3000# *5pcs </li>
</ul>
FAQs 
1. Which alumina grade should I finish with? Most labs finish at 0.05 &micro;m after stepping through 1.0 and 0.3 &micro;m as needed; this yields a smooth, reproducible surface for voltammetry.
2. How do I avoid cross-contamination between grits? Use separate pads for each alumina grade, rinse the electrode thoroughly between steps, and refresh pads regularly.
3. Can I start with abrasive paper? For stubborn films or significant scratches, a very fine abrasive (e.g., 1200&ndash;2000/3000#) may be used before moving to alumina slurries, then finish at 0.05 &micro;m.
4. Which electrodes are compatible? Disk-type glassy carbon, gold, and platinum electrodes (including RDE/RRDE tips) are routinely polished with these materials following manufacturer guidance.
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Full kit: 1.0/0.3/0.05 µm alumina, microcloth & velvet pads, 2000/3000# papers, 100×100 mm glass bases. Improve reproducibility—request a quote.

Electrode Polishing Kit — Complete Lab Set | ScienceGears

Electrode Polishing Kit

<h2 data-start="325" data-end="375">What a Faraday cage does in electrochemistry</h2>
A Faraday cage is a conductive enclosure that reduces electromagnetic interference (EMI) coupling into your electrochemical cell, electrode leads, and other high-impedance measurement points. This is critical in modern labs where mains wiring, monitors, switching power supplies, pumps, and nearby instruments can inject noise that appears as 50 Hz hum, drifting baselines, or unstable current traces. By shielding the experiment, the cage helps your potentiostat measure the true electrochemical response rather than environmental interference. 
Principle of operation
When external electric fields (and many radio-frequency disturbances) strike a continuous metal enclosure or fine conductive mesh, charges redistribute on the cage surface. This creates an equipotential boundary that strongly reduces electric-field penetration into the enclosed volume. In electrochemistry, the practical benefit is reduced capacitive pickup on leads and reduced noise at the cell, which improves the signal-to-noise ratio for low-current and high-impedance experiments. Correct grounding and careful lead routing are essential to maximise performance and avoid unintended ground-loop artefacts. 
Key features (research-lab focused)
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<li data-start="1610" data-end="1680">Bench-friendly footprint: standard cage size 24 &times; 23 &times; 30 cm</li>
<li data-start="1610" data-end="1680">Customisable design: custom sizes and cable-entry/feedthrough styles to suit your cell and lead configuration</li>
<li data-start="1610" data-end="1680">Designed for real electrochemical setups: accommodates the cell plus lead routing, because leads can behave like antennas in noisy environments</li>
<li data-start="1610" data-end="1680">Ground connection provision: supports consistent grounding practices to stabilise measurements</li>
<li data-start="1610" data-end="1680">Improves measurement repeatability: reduces noise-related variability across runs and users </li>
</ul>
Compatibility
A Faraday cage is broadly compatible with most potentiostats/galvanostats, EIS analysers, and common cell formats (beakers, H-cells, corrosion cells, microelectrode rigs). It also integrates well with multi-instrument workflows such as battery testing and spectroelectrochemistry, where multiple powered devices can increase lab EMI. 
Typical applications
<ul>
<li data-start="2549" data-end="2661">Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS): improved spectral stability and fewer interference artefacts</li>
<li data-start="2549" data-end="2661">Low-current measurements (nA&ndash;&micro;A): sensors, microelectrode voltammetry, corrosion monitoring, coating studies</li>
<li data-start="2549" data-end="2661">High-impedance systems: non-aqueous electrochemistry, small-area electrodes, weak faradaic signals</li>
<li data-start="2549" data-end="2661">Long-duration experiments: reduced baseline drift and cleaner time-series data </li>
</ul>
Why choose ScienceGears (Australia &amp; New Zealand)
ScienceGears supplies lab-ready Faraday cages with a standard size option plus customisation to match your experimental geometry (cell size, cable routing, gas purge lines, temperature probes, illumination requirements). We also support researchers in selecting complementary hardware&mdash;such as potentiostats, electrochemical cells, reference electrodes, and spectroelectrochemistry accessories&mdash;so your complete setup delivers stable, publishable data. 
<h2 data-start="3485" data-end="3504">FAQs</h2>
1) Do I need a Faraday cage for electrochemistry? If you measure low currents, run high-impedance cells, or perform EIS in a typical lab environment, a Faraday cage is one of the most effective ways to reduce EMI-related noise and improve repeatability. 
2) What problems does a Faraday cage solve? It helps reduce mains hum, noisy current signals, baseline instability, and interference artefacts caused by environmental electromagnetic fields and nearby powered equipment. 
3) Should the Faraday cage be grounded? In most electrochemical setups, grounding the cage to the potentiostat/instrument ground improves shielding effectiveness. A consistent grounding approach is important for stable results. 
4) Can incorrect grounding make the noise worse? Yes. Poor grounding and unintended ground loops can introduce extra noise or instability. Keep grounding consistent and avoid multiple competing ground paths. 
5) Will a Faraday cage improve EIS measurements? Often, yes&mdash;especially if your EIS spectra show high-frequency noise, unstable phase/magnitude, or spurious features linked to EMI pickup. 
6) Does a Faraday cage block magnetic fields too? A Faraday cage is primarily effective against electric-field interference and many RF disturbances. Low-frequency magnetic interference may require additional strategies and specialised materials. 
7) Do I need to enclose the cables as well as the cell? Ideally, yes. Leads and loops are common EMI entry points. Enclosing the cell and managing lead routing inside the cage usually delivers the best improvement. 
8) What size Faraday cage should I choose? Select a cage that fits your entire assembly (cell, holder, stirrer clearance, gas lines, probes) and still allows tidy lead routing. The standard option is 24 &times; 23 &times; 30 cm, and custom sizes can be provided. 
9) Can the cage be customised for my cell type? Yes. A Faraday cage can be customised to suit different cell sizes and cable-entry requirements, including specialised feedthrough approaches for complex experimental setups. 
10) What else can I do to reduce electrochemical noise? Alongside a Faraday cage, good practices include neat cable routing, minimising loop area, avoiding running signal leads parallel to power cables, using stable reference electrodes, and following instrument grounding recommendations.

Shield your electrochemical cell from EMI for cleaner EIS and low-current data. 24×23×30 cm cage, custom options, worldwide support from ScienceGears.

Faraday Cage for Electrochemistry | ScienceGears AU

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