subject: Guidelines To Procure Magnesium Anodes And Boat Anode [print this page] When two metals that are physically or electrically connected with each other, and immersed in sea water, they start behaving like a battery. A small current begins to flow between these two metals, and one of the two metals ends up corroding underwater. The electrons of such a metal released into the sea water. This type of corrosion is called galvanic corrosion and it destroys these metals fairly quickly.
Magnesium anodes are often used to prevent this kind of oxidation and corrosion of the main metal surface of a boat or yacht. These anodes are best used in fresh water. These anodes are not widely used in the sea as they are not as effective in salty water. This magnesium anode or boat anode works as a barrier between the surface and the fresh water, and slowly gets electrolytically decomposed. The main metal surface of your boat or yacht thus remains free of damage.
The magnesium anodes offered by leading manufacturers are the best in quality, longevity and cost. They offer a very high level of corrosion protection. Magnesium as a metal is well suited for use in fresh water.
Most leading anode manufacturers offer a variety of magnesium anodes that suit the specific requirements of a different industry.
This includes:
1. Submerged and Semi Submerged Structures: The Mag 22 range of boat anodes are used for submerged structures like barges, ships, dams and tanks. They are also recommended for semi submerged structures like pilings and piers. These magnesium anodes can be installed either by welding or by bolting them onto the structure.
2. Underground Applications: When you need magnesium anodes for underground structures such as tanks, pipes and containers, these Magnesium anodes can offer great corrosion protection. The magnesium anode range of 17D3, 32D5 and 48D5 anodes are your best options. These magnesium anodes are attached to the structure using a copper wire for cathodic protection. You can choose from either a packaged or an unpackaged anode, whether with or without copper leads depending on your specific requirements.
3. Heat Exchangers and Condensers: The range of magnesium anodes 2R5, 75S and 15S have specially been created for heat exchangers and condensers. These are very compatible with heat transfer equipment. All these magnesium anodes are made of 1 long X and have a galvanized steel core along with a 1- counter bore hole.
Experts always recommend that you check your magnesium anodes and Boat anodes periodically to maintain their corrosion protection cycle. They also recommend that you replace anodes once they reach approximately 40% of their original size in order to ensure optimum corrosion protection for your underground structures and boats.
Since leading manufacturers maintain very strict standards and make sure that their magnesium anodes and boat anodes match the latest industry standard codes and military specs, you can confidently use these anodes. Due to their high quality products, and creative and innovative designs, only a few manufacturers can be considered a trusted source of magnesium anodes and boat anodes for shipping and boating enthusiasts and organizations that require corrosion protection for their underground structures.
by: Chris Gardner
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