| In cathodic
protection, the most widely used sacrificial anodes are magnesium
anodes. When high potential magnesium anodes are required for high current
applications, Farwest offers the UltraMag™ high potential magnesium anode.
The UltraMag anode is manufactured
from high quality, primary magnesium under strict, state of the art
production techniques, anode chemistry, testing and certification. For these
reasons, the UltraMag anode meets or exceeds industry standards for high
potential magnesium anodes. Please see our UltraMag
Magnesium Anode white paper.
Production techniques and chemical
composition insure that the UltraMag produces a driving potential
that exceeds other sacrificial anodes, such as standard potential magnesium,
aluminum or zinc. As a result, the UltraMag can produce more
protective DC current for cathodic protection purposes.
At Farwest Corrosion, we attach a copper lead
wire (size, length to and insulation type as specified) to the UltraMag
anode and seal the connection interface. |
As normally required, the anode is packaged
in a cloth bag with a prepared backfill mixture that works to maintain
moisture around the anode and lowers the anode to earth resistance.
UltraMag packaged anodes are shipped on
pallets in plastic bags that must be removed prior to installation.
|
UltraMag Anode Chemistry* |
Aluminum
Manganese
Copper
Silicon
Iron
Nickel
Others each
Magnesium |
0.01% max
0.50 - 1.3%
0.02% max
0.05% max
0.03% max
0.001% max
0.05% max
Remainder |
* Per ASTM B843 Industry
Standard for M1C high potential magnesium anodes. |