updated: 05.02.2025
Diaccon EN
Glossaries
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Anode | The anode is an electrode that is connected to the positive pole. On its surface oxidation takes place. It is the counter electrode to the cathode. |
Cathode | The cathode is an electrode that is connected to the negative pole. On its surface reduction takes place. It is the counter electrode to the anode.
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COD | Abbreviation for chemical oxygen demand. It is an expression for water pollution.
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CVD | Abbreviation for Chemical Vapour Deposition. |
Diamond | Diamond consists of carbon in its cubic modification. It is the hardest natural material and has the highest thermal conductivity.
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diamond coating | Ultra hard coating consisting of synthetic in CVD-process generated diamond.
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Diamond electrodes | Electrodes for electrochemical applications which have the highest overpotential for water decomposition.
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DLC | Abbreviation for Diamond Like Carbon. DLC is in comparison to real diamond an amorphous carbon coating only. |
Electrolyser | An electrolyser consists of several electrical connected electrodes and is used for electrochemical transformation of substances in liquids.
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Mechanical seal | Mechanical seals are sealing a rotating shaft against the atmosphere and are typically made of at least two sliding faces.
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OH-radical | The Hydroxy-radical consists of a Hydrogen and an Oxygen atom und is a strong oxidizer.
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Oxidizing agents | An oxidizing agent oxidized a substance and is reduced itself thereby.
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