{"id":7309,"date":"2025-04-03T11:05:59","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T11:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pecta.pt\/produto\/re-5c-portable-electrode-copper-sulfate-for-cathodic-protection\/"},"modified":"2025-04-03T11:05:59","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T11:05:59","slug":"re-5c-portable-electrode-copper-sulfate-for-cathodic-protection","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.pecta.pt\/en\/produto\/re-5c-portable-electrode-copper-sulfate-for-cathodic-protection\/","title":{"rendered":"RE-5C Portable Electrode \u2013 Copper Sulfate for Cathodic Protection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"308\">M.C. Miller RE-5C Portable Electrode<\/strong> is a benchmark in the <strong data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"359\">cathodic protection<\/strong> industry. This device was developed to ensure reliable and consistent measurements on buried metal structures, such as pipelines, storage tanks, and reservoirs. <\/p>\n<p>It is an essential instrument for professionals working with corrosion protection on underground metal structures. Its function is simple yet vital: to provide a <strong data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"746\">stable and accurate reference<\/strong> for electrical potential measurements, allowing verification that cathodic protection systems are functioning correctly. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"1150\">With a robust design and high-quality materials, the electrode offers <strong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"1007\">durability, precision, and ease of use<\/strong>, making it a reliable choice for engineers and technicians who need to verify the performance of cathodic protection systems in the field.<\/p>\n<h5>RE-5C Portable Electrode Features:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Copper sulfate reference electrode with ceramic plug and conical surface;<\/li>\n<li>Designed for use in soft soils;<\/li>\n<li>High-purity copper rod and robust Lexan tube;<\/li>\n<li>The electrode features a &#8220;window&#8221; to view the condition of the saturated copper sulfate solution.<\/li>\n<li>The saturated copper sulfate solution is prepared (inside the Lexan tube) by the end user, according to the instructions provided.<\/li>\n<li>Supplied with a charge of copper sulfate crystals inside the Lexan tube.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: auto; margin: auto;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #fdc210; color: #ffffff; text-align: center;\">\n<th>Ref.<\/th>\n<th>Model<\/th>\n<th>Length X Diameter (cm)<\/th>\n<th>Cable and Connection<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">90EL0001<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">RE-5C<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">17 x 3.5<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">M.1\/4&#8243; -20 w\/ Thumb Nut<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7306\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7306\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2238 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pecta.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/54-300x300.png\" alt=\"RE-5C Portable Electrode\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pecta.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/54-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.pecta.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/54-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.pecta.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/54-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.pecta.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/54-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.pecta.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/54-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pecta.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/54-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.pecta.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/54.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7306\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">RE-5C Portable Electrode<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1271\">What is a Portable Electrode?<\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1670\">A <strong data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1853\">portable reference electrode<\/strong> is a device used in electrochemical measurements. In the case of the RE-5C, it is a <strong data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1985\">copper sulfate electrode (Cu\/CuSO\u2084)<\/strong>, one of the most widely used standards in the cathodic protection industry. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2308\">When placed in the soil near the structure to be monitored, the electrode generates a stable potential reading, which serves as a baseline for evaluating whether the protection system is achieving its goal: <strong data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2305\">preventing corrosion of the metal structure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2471\">Without a portable electrode, it would be impossible to obtain reliable readings to ensure the integrity of critical infrastructure such as pipelines, tanks, or oil lines.<\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"2768\" data-end=\"2801\">RE-5C Electrode Applications<\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2861\">It is widely used in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"2900\">Buried gas and oil pipelines;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2903\" data-end=\"2936\">Underground metal tanks;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"2972\">Storage reservoirs;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2975\" data-end=\"3027\">Critical metal structures exposed to corrosion;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3030\" data-end=\"3087\">Power distribution and telecommunications systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Advantages<\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"3529\" data-end=\"3638\">By choosing the RE-5C, field technicians are guaranteed a quality product with clear benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3642\" data-end=\"3731\"><strong data-start=\"3642\" data-end=\"3658\">Durability<\/strong> \u2013 resistant materials such as Lexan and pure copper extend service life;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3734\" data-end=\"3808\"><strong data-start=\"3734\" data-end=\"3746\">Precision<\/strong> \u2013 the Cu\/CuSO\u2084 reference is stable and widely recognized;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3811\" data-end=\"3905\"><strong data-start=\"3811\" data-end=\"3826\">Practicality<\/strong> \u2013 the transparent window allows for a quick check of the solution&#8217;s condition;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3908\" data-end=\"3996\"><strong data-start=\"3908\" data-end=\"3929\">Time savings<\/strong> \u2013 easy to prepare and maintain, reducing unnecessary downtime;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 data-start=\"4116\" data-end=\"4155\">How Does Cathodic Protection Work?<\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"4157\" data-end=\"4392\"><strong data-start=\"3351\" data-end=\"3372\">Cathodic protection<\/strong> is a technique that uses electrical currents to prevent corrosion of buried or submerged metals. It works by making the metal structure the \u201ccathode\u201d of an electrochemical cell, protecting it from oxidation. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4394\" data-end=\"4626\">To confirm that this process is active, it is necessary to measure electrical potentials in the soil relative to a reference electrode. This is where the <strong data-start=\"3739\" data-end=\"3766\">RE-5C Portable Electrode<\/strong> plays a fundamental role, ensuring that readings are stable and reliable. <\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1067\">Importance<\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1231\"><strong data-start=\"3910\" data-end=\"3951\">Portable Electrodes<\/strong> stand out as an indispensable tool for technicians and engineers dealing with cathodic protection systems.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1551\">Its combination of durability, precision, and ease of use makes it a strategic choice for ensuring the <strong data-start=\"4192\" data-end=\"4235\">integrity of critical infrastructure<\/strong>. Using a trusted reference electrode means ensuring <strong data-start=\"4305\" data-end=\"4330\">consistent measurements<\/strong>, reducing maintenance costs, and extending the life of underground metal assets. <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6 data-start=\"5342\" data-end=\"5358\">Useful Links:<\/h6>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pecta.pt\/protecao-catodica-essencial-contra-a-corrosao\/\">Article on Cathodic Protection<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"display: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mcmiller.com\/assets\/site\/docs\/Manuals\/(man270)%20copper%20sulfate%20reference%20elec%20instruct%20(08-08-2018).pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brochure<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>M.C. 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