Dek Research, a top maker of precision-engineered electrochemical instruments, announced today that it has improved its line of specialized products for alkaline and high-performance research settings. The launch is all about two important parts of the electrochemical cell: the Platinum Wire Electrode and the Hg/HgO Reference Electrode. Both are made to meet the strict standards set by laboratories in 2026.
The Mercury Oxide Advantage: How to Get Around Alkaline Environments
Standard reference electrodes can become unstable or chemically degraded in many energy-focused research applications, such as alkaline water electrolysis and metal-air battery testing. The Hg/HgO (Mercury/Mercuric Oxide) Reference Electrode was made to be the best reference point for solutions with a high pH.
The Hg/HgO system is different from the more common Silver/Silver Chloride systems in that it has very stable potential in alkaline electrolytes. This means that researchers can measure overpotentials with complete confidence and professional accuracy.
Product of the Day: Mercury Oxide Reference Electrode (PTFE Rod)
Dek Research is promoting the Mercury Oxide Reference Electrode Hg/HgO PTFE Rod ( 6.3*60mm) to meet the need for chemical durability. This instrument has a high-performance PTFE body that makes it very resistant to the harsh caustic environments that are common in advanced electrochemistry.

• Precision Stability: Keeps a constant, reproducible potential for alkaline studies that last a long time.

• Strong PTFE Housing: Designed to last in high-pH solutions without breaking down.

• Standardized Geometry: The $6.3mm rod makes it easy to fit into most standard electrochemical cells.
Notice of Special Pricing:
This precision tool is currently on sale for a big discount as part of our commitment to speeding up research into sustainable energy:
• Price for the promotion: $400.95
• Price: $500.95
The Platinum Wire Electrode: A Standard of Purity
The Platinum Wire Electrode is the industry's "clean" choice for counter electrode applications. It works well with the reference system. Platinum has noble properties and is a good conductor of electricity, which means that the electrical circuit can be completed without adding any impurities to the electrolyte. Because it is so pure (99.99%), it is an essential tool for keeping sensitive redox signals safe.
About the research at Dek
Dek Research is a top maker of specialized electrochemical hardware that gives researchers the high-intensity, data-driven tools they need to make new discoveries. Dek Research makes sure that lab equipment is never the thing that holds back scientific progress, from stable reference systems to catalytic surfaces with very little impurities.