SILICON IRON ANODE

 

GENERAL

 

Silicon Iron Anodes are commonly used in fresh water, seawater, or underground applications, possessing excellent resistance to corrosion within a wide variety of environments. They have been widely used within the Cathodic Protection Industry for over 30 years, giving them a fully proven performance record.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

Element	Normal Type (%)	Chrome Type (%)
Silicon	14.5	14.5
Manganese	0.75	0.75
Carbon	0.85	0.85
Chromium	-	4.5
Sulfur	0.1	0.1
Phosphorous	0.25	0.25
Iron	Remainder	Remainder

 

"Normal Type" Anodes are ideally used in neutral soil & fresh water environment.

"Chrome Type" Anodes are ideally used in aggressive and acidic or alkaline soil and sea water environments.

 

CONSUMPTION RATES

Environment	Current Density (Amp/m2)	Consumption Rate (Kg/Amp.yr)
Carbonaceous Backfill	10	0.1
Fresh Water	15	0.12
Sea Water	10	0.3
Salt Saturated Sand	8	0.7

 

ORDERING INFORMATION

 

Silicon Iron Anodes are available in Rod and Tubular shapes.

 

Shapes and sizes of anodes can be specified upon order to meet customer's requirement.

 

Specify the following details upon ordering:

 

1.      Anode Shape

2.      Anode Dimension

3.      Anode Quantity (Individual Anodes; String Anodes per Set)

4.      Cable Tail Size, Length, Insulation Type