Anope-Dissipation/Anopdisation Controller
It is possible to build micro nonporous and nano-tube structures through a process of anope dissipation, which involves regulating current and voltage flow through a circuit submersed in an acid bath, this process allows an oxide layer to be grown on the cathode of the circuit.

To better understand the growth of the oxide layer time critical comparisons between voltage and current were required allowing the resistance of the circuit and therefore the oxide growth to be calculated.

Using our expertise in LabVIEW we were able to offer a simple automation process, removing the need for an operator to be present taking poor manual readings and supervising the system. In the program created automated ramped, stepped and level voltage and current control could be implemented over time frames of minutes to up to 24 hours. This has allowed a greater understanding into the oxide layer growth seen in anope-dissipation and research lead to new processes in nano-tube creation.

The system included:

• Keithley Source Measurement Unit