An electrochemical electrode probe includes an elongated body of a porous
material disposed in a housing. The porous material is permeated with an
electrolyte. A body of electrode material surrounds the porous body and
functions as one electrode of an electrochemical system. A portion of the
elongated body of porous material projects beyond the electrode body and
functions to establish ionic and electrical conductivity with a sample of
material which is to be tested. The sample of material functions as a
working electrode, and the electrode body of the probe functions as a
counter electrode/reference electrode. Further disclosed is an
electrochemical analysis system which includes the probe and a support
plate operable to retain a plurality of samples of test material
thereupon. The probe is moved across the plate to sequentially measure
the electrochemical properties of the various samples of material. Also
disclosed are methods for using the system.