“…This passive layer will affect the efficiency of ferrate(VI) electrochemical generation and depends on many factors including the anode compositions, the type and concentration of electrolyte, temperature, current densities, and electrolysis time. 27,29 Numerous research has been conducted to determine the optimum Fe (VI) yield, and NaOH is the most acceptable electrolyte with a concentration range of 10 -15 M. 26,30,31 There are many different sources of iron used as anode materials such as iron rod, iron wire, iron gauze, iron coil, sponge iron, grey cast iron, white cast iron, and mild steel with different carbon and silicon content. 29,[31][32][33] Sponge iron and grey cast iron were used as anodes for the electrochemical generation of ferrate(VI), and the ferrate(VI) yield using sponge iron anode was higher than that using grey cast iron anode due to the decline in the passivity of sponge iron.…”