A Longer Life

SACRIFICIAL ANODES

Hull Anodes
Bolt-on Anodes / Disc Anodes
Tank Anodes
Pitguard Anodes
Pencil / Rod Anodes
Mounting Material

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2 Alloy specification of standard sacrificial anodes
3 Choosing zinc or aluminium anodes
4 Anode recommendations
5 Choosing tank anodes

WELD-ON HULL ANODES

7 - 28 Aluminium weld on hull anodes
30 - 48 Zinc weld on hull anodes
50 - 55 Magnesium weld on hull anodes

BOLT-ON HULL ANODES

57 - 68 Aluminium bolt on hull anodes (with 2 bolting holes)
70 - 81 Zinc bolt on hull anodes (with 2 bolting holes)
83 - 86 Magnesium bolt on hull anodes (with 2 bolting holes)

BOLT-ON DISC ANODES

88 - 93 Aluminium bolt-on disc anodes (with 1 bolting hole)
95 - 102 Zinc bolt-on disc anodes (with 1 bolting hole)
104 Magnesium bolt-on disc anodes (with 1 bolting hole)

TANK ANODES
106 - 121 Aluminium tank anodes
123 - 136 Zinc tank anodes

PITGUARD ANODES
138 - 141 Aluminium pitguard anodes (including 1 clamp per anode)
143 - 147 Zinc pitguard anodes (including 1 clamp per anode)

PENCIL / ROD ANODES

149 Zinc pencil anodes + brass plugs for pencil anodes
151 Zinc rod anodes (solid / massive zinc anode bar, excl. holes, excl. insert)

MOUNTING MATERIAL
153 - 154 Stud assembly for bolt-on anodes
155 “M”-clamp installation for tank anodes in general
156 “M”-clamps for tank anodes (2 clamps per anode required)

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ALLOY SPECIFICATIONS OF
STANDARD SACRIFICIAL ANODES
GENERAL
The below mentioned alloys have been chosen with great care to ensure an even
corrosion pattern, reliable electrical capacity and a long working life. These alloys are
used for standard sacrificial anodes. On request Materiaal Metingen Europe can cast
anodes with different alloy specifications.

ALUMINIUM ALLOY
 
Element Range (%)
Zinc (Zn) 3.50 - 5.00
Titanium (Ti) 0.01 - 0.05
Silicon (Si) 0.05 - 0.20
Bismuth (Bi) 0.05 - 0.15
Indium (In) 0.02 - 0.05
Copper (Cu) 0.01 max
Iron (Fe) 0.15 max
Others each 0.10 max
Aluminium Balance

Nominal electrical capacity: 2700 AmpHr/Kg

Nominal open circuit potential: -1100 mV vs Ag/AgCl (seawater) reference cell

ZINC ALLOY acc. US MIL Spec. A-18001K

Element Range (%)
Aluminium (Al) 0.10 - 0.5
Cadmium (Cd) 0.025 - 0.07
Copper (Cu) 0.005 max
Iron (Fe) 0.005 max
Lead (Pb) 0.006 max
Others total 0.10 max
Zinc (Zn) Balance
Nominal electrical capacity: 780 AmpHr/Kg
Nominal open circuit potential: -1050 mV vs Ag/AgCl (seawater) reference cell

The copper, iron and lead contents of our normal zinc alloys are usually less then 0.003%
each.

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CHOOSING ZINC OR ALUMINIUM AS
ALLOY FOR SACRIFICIAL ANODES
GENERAL
Traditionally many companies prefer to use zinc instead of aluminium. MME advices the
use of aluminium instead of zinc for the following reasons:
1. Price of anode material

Due to the fact that the capacity of aluminium (2700 A hr/Kg) is almost 3.5 times
higher than zinc (780 A hr /Kg) the total amount of required anode material (Kg) is
less. This results in a cheaper Cathodic Protection System to that given by zinc with
an equal level of protection.

2. Price of Installation
As the total weight of anode material for a system using aluminium is less compared
to a system using zinc anodes the installation costs for a system using aluminium
anodes will also be less.

3. Multi Effective
In brackish water aluminium anodes work more effectively than zinc, due to the
higher driving voltage of aluminium.

4. Environmental Pollution
Compared to aluminium alloys, zinc is considered to be less neutral to the
environment.

For anodes used in water ballast and other tanks see chapter “Choosing tank anodes”
(page 5).

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 ANODE RECOMMENDATIONS

Saltwater

Zn Al Mg
In saltwater, both Zinc and Aluminium are suitable, but aluminium has a better re-activation
performance.

Brackish Water

Zn Al Mg
Aluminium is the recommended material for brackish water.

Fresh Water

Zn Al Mg
On pure fresh water magnesium is the best performing anode material.
With polluted water or when a boat is temporary in brackish water, aluminium is the preferred
anode.

The recommendations apply to steel structures. For more detailed information, please
consult your local distributor.

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CHOOSING TANK ANODES
GENERAL
Traditionally many vessels are fitted with sacrificial anodes for external protection (hull).
For achieving the same protection of the internal construction of the vessel (mainly water
ballast tanks) sacrificial anodes can also be used. However due, to the fact that tanks
are inherently complex structures as well as being confined spaces, the use of anodes
has to be well engineered and the following rules adhered to:
1. Effect of ballast tank anodes

The ballast tank anodes will be without effect when the ballast tanks are empty. It
will take some time to obtain full effect (polarisation) of submerged steel surfaces
after filling with seawater. In the ullage space or under deck area on top of tanks the
anodes will not be effective unless the tank is completely filled.

2. The use of zinc / aluminium or magnesium alloy anodes

Anode alloy materials based on zinc or aluminium are acceptable, magnesium alloy
is not allowed. Ballast tanks adjacent to tanks for liquid cargo with a flash point
< 60° C are to be considered as dangerous areas. Aluminium alloy anodes are to be
located in such way that the kinetic energy which is developed in case of loosening
and falling down will be < 275 J. This means that in these areas the maximum height
(in mtr) of an aluminium anode above tank bottom, deck or stringer may not exceed
the value obtained by “28 / W”, where “W” is the gross weight of the anode.
Furthermore classification societies may require structures to be installed to protect
the aluminium anodes from being hit by falling objects. Please consult your local
surveyor / classification society branch office for full details.

3. Welding or bolting type anodes

For a good operation of the anodes it is vital to have a good electrical conductivity
between the ship structure and the anodes. This can be obtained either by welding
(preferably) or bolting the anodes to the ship structure. In case bolting type anodes
are requested the optional “M” clamps can be used (see page 134).

For the pros and cons of the use of zinc or aluminium alloys for sacrificial anodes used
see chapter “Choosing zinc or aluminium as alloy for sacrificial anodes” (page 3).

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Aluminium alloy specification
Components Impurities Percentage (%)
Silicon 0.05 - 0.20
Zinc 3.50 - 5.00
Titanium 0.01 - 0.05 Nett Weight: 0.37 Kg
Bismuth 0.05 - 0.15
Indium 0.02 - 0.05
Gross Weight: 0.46 Kg
Aluminium Remainder
Materiaal Metingen Europe bv Projection:
Copper 0.01 max
2 Rietdekkerstraat 16 2
Iron 0.15 max P.O. Box 4222
Date:

Others each 0.02 max 2980 GE Ridderkerk

Netherlands
Others total 0.05 max ® Tel. +31 (0)180-48 28 28
Fax +31 (0)180-46 22 41
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Electrochemical capacity: 2700 AHr / Kg nominal
Solution potential: -1100 mV vs. Ag / AgCI reference cell nominal (in seawater)
Order number: Aluminium Alloy Bolt On Hull Anode
Other specifications are available on request. MME 03AB
Note: All dimensions and weights are nominal. Dimensions in mm Drawn: FZE Date: 30-01-17 Project: Sheet
All data is subject to change without prior notice 1/1
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Anode is fitted with holes suitable for M10 studs and nuts Checked: PdG Date: 30-01-17 Dwg: MME 03AB
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Zinc alloy specifications acc. US Mil. Spec-A-18001K

Components Impurities Percentage (%) Nett Weight: 1.0 Kg
Cadmium 0.025 - 0.07
Aluminium 0.10 - 0.5
Gross Weight: 1.1 Kg
Zinc Remainder
Copper 0.005 max Materiaal Metingen Europe bv Projection:
2 Rietdekkerstraat 16 2
Iron 0.005 max P.O. Box 4222
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Lead 0.006 max 2980 GE Ridderkerk

Netherlands
Others total 0.10 max ® Tel. +31 (0)180-48 28 28
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Electrochemical capacity: 780 AHr/Kg nominal www.mme-group.com Scale: 1:1.5
Solution potential: -1050mV vs. Ag/AgCI reference cell nominal (in seawater)
Order number: Zinc Alloy Bolt On Hull Anode
Other specifications are available on request. MME 01ZB
Note: All dimensions and weights are nominal. Dimensions in mm Drawn: FZE Date: 30-01-17 Project: Sheet
All data is subject to change without prior notice 1/1
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Anode is fitted with holes suitable for M10 studs and nuts Checked: PdG Date: 30-01-17 Dwg: MME 01ZB
Anode can also be provided with backing sheet or backside coated Copyright MME. No part of this drawing may be copied, disclosed, or made
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PENCIL ANODES

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ROD ANODES

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