Innovating means questioning what everyone considers normal

For decades, Cu/CuSOâ‚„ reference electrodes have used saturated liquid copper sulfate solutions.

A well-established technology, widely known and used around the world.

When we began developing IRON PROBE®, we asked ourselves a very simple question:

The answer was yes.

During our research and development activities, we focused our attention on one of the fundamental components of the reference electrode: the electrolyte.

We studied the behaviour of copper sulfate over time, its interaction with the porous junction, the effects of environmental variations, and the issues that may arise during long-term installation in the ground.

These analyses led to the development of the gel-based Cu/CuSOâ‚„ solution.

A solution designed to improve electrolyte stability and reduce certain unwanted phenomena that may occur in traditional systems.

The transition from a liquid solution to a gel formulation was not the result of an aesthetic or commercial choice.

It was the result of years of observation, testing and verification.

Every innovation must answer a fundamental question:

In our case, the objective was clear:

It means understanding the limitations of traditional technologies and working to overcome them.

That is why we continue to invest in research and development of solutions that can help make cathodic protection monitoring increasingly reliable, stable and long-lasting.

Because every detail matters.
Even those that remain invisible inside a reference electrode.

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