Anolyte flows through each anode cell and the anolyte system itself, so its color is often an early indication of a problem. Anolyte color can range from clear, light yellow color (“normal”) to a dark color, similar to coffee. Any changes in color can indicate iron particles in your anolyte system, which is an early warning sign of rapid anode deterioration.

By regularly observing and recording the color of an e-coat system’s anolyte, an e-coat tender can keep the Membrane Electrode Cells operating at peak performance.

The color chart below has a range from a clear, light yellow color (“normal”) to a dark color, similar to coffee. Your anolyte color will be somewhere within this range. Compare your daily anolyte sample to the color chart and record the color on your daily log sheet. The color should always be “normal”. The pale yellow color at the left or the slight darker yellow (Stage One) is typical anolyte color. If anolyte begins to turn darker, yellowier, or reddish, that is generally an indication of iron particles in your anolyte system. This is an early warning sign of rapid electrode deterioration. The darker your anolyte is, the greater the amount of erosion. If you notice a change, contact your JMXworks Sales and Service Representative for a consultation immediately.