Pseudo Reference

Pseudo MMO/Ti Reference Electrode

50+ year service lifeTitanium mixed-metal oxide electrodes have no consumable chemical element. Service life is effectively unlimited under normal cathodic protection operating conditions.RobustSolid titanium construction with no internal electrolyte, membrane, or moving parts. Unaffected by freeze-thaw cycles, impact during installation, or hydrostatic pressure.ISO 12696:2022Meets the requirements of the international standard for cathodic protection of steel in concrete, covering electrode performance, calibration procedures, and documentation requirements.
ModelMMO/Ti

About the MMO/Ti Pseudo Reference Electrode

These are pseudo (decay) reference electrodes which can be used to monitor cathodic protection systems. The potential of the electrode is dependent on oxygen levels and pH in the concrete. As a result, calibration certificates cannot be provided for these electrodes.

MMO/Ti electrodes are primarily used for depolarisation measurements. They are particularly useful as a long-term complement to all permanently installed reference electrodes โ€” when other electrodes approach the end of their service life, the MMO/Ti probes continue to provide depolarisation measurement capability.

Important: Because the potential of these electrodes is variable and dependent on environmental conditions, calibration certificates cannot be issued. These electrodes are intended for depolarisation measurements only, not absolute potential measurements.

Technical specifications

ElementHigh purity titanium ASTM B348 Grade 1 with mixed metal oxide (iridium-based) coatings
PotentialVariable, pH dependent (calibration certificates not available)
Dimensions75mm long ร— 6.35mm diameter; measuring interface 1,500mmยฒ
Cable2.5mmยฒ XLPE/XLPE or XLPE/PVC, yellow/yellow
Cable connectionSealed with epoxy-lined heat shrink
Design life50+ years (functional life likely limited by cables)

Why us

30 years of proven performance

Trading since 1994

Over 30 years manufacturing reference electrodes. Our earliest installations โ€” supplied in 1994 and 1995 โ€” are still performing in harsh environments today.

Calibrated & certified

Every electrode is individually checked against a master reference and supplied with a calibration certificate traceable to ISO 12696:2022.

Made to order

Manufactured to your specified cable lengths, sizes and configuration. We advise on specification and get back to you within 24 hours.

Shipped worldwide

Supplied to infrastructure projects in 45+ countries โ€” from UK motorways to the Burj Khalifa. Exported from the UK via DHL courier.

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