graphite vs. carbon fiber

[J.Ottinger]

Is there a difference?

 

[Doug D.]

Carbon fiber is apparently also referred to as graphite fiber, but neither are the material one would use as a sacrificial anode in electrolysis. That graphite is also referred to as extruded graphite.

 

[J.Ottinger]

Now I'm really confused. I thought carbon fiber is what everyone on this site is saying is the best for a sacrificial anode?

 

[Doug D.]

In one thread, a member referred to them as carbon fiber, but that was not correct. Graphite plates or rods are what is used.

 

[J.Ottinger]

oh ok, thank you for clearing that up, I'm almost ready to order some off Ebay.