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Sacrificial anodes for every structure and environment.

Four anode materials and six application ranges, all manufactured to your drawing, specification and CP design.

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Selection guide

How the anode materials compare.

A quick reference to typical properties. Your CP design determines the final choice.

Sacrificial anode materials compared
PropertyAluminium (Al-Zn-In)ZincMagnesium
Main service environmentSeawater and marineSeawater, marine and saline mudSoil and fresh water
Closed-circuit potentialMore negative than −1.05 V (Ag/AgCl)Approx. −1.03 V (Ag/AgCl)Approx. −1.5 to −1.7 V (Cu/CuSO₄)
Electrochemical capacity2,550 – 2,750 Ah/kgApprox. 780 Ah/kgApprox. 1,100 – 1,230 Ah/kg
DensityApprox. 2.7 g/cm³Approx. 7.1 g/cm³Approx. 1.8 g/cm³
Key strengthHighest capacity per kilogram — fewer, lighter anodesProven, self-regulating and compactHighest driving voltage for high-resistivity electrolytes
Points to checkChemistry must be tightly controlled to stay activeHeavier; not recommended above approx. 50 °CConsumed quickly; generally not used in seawater

Typical reference values for comparison only. The correct material is always confirmed by the approved CP design for the structure and its environment.

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