Dealing with corrosion of metal parts submerged in sea water is no easy matter. Stopping the effects in the corrosion provides a better, more cost-effective solution. However, not all corrosion is the same. Rusted metal surfaces near ship propellers or drive parts may show extreme oxidation, as the metal components appear pitted, while the bow…
Think about a corrosive substance that you deal with in your life. Most people will think about the rust on vehicles caused during the wintertime when road salt mixes with melting snow as it splashes onto the metal parts of their car. Now imagine dealing with saltwater on a daily basis when having maritime jobs…
A properly installed Zinc anode protects metal components Corrosion is a destructive force. When certain metals come in contact with water, they can begin to degrade quickly. But in the case of storage tanks, steel water or fuel pipelines, and boats, contact with both fresh and saltwater is necessary. Cathodic protection using sacrificial anodes can…
Zinc anodes can extend the useful life of metal parts Anyone who has spent time near beaches knows that metal items exposed to saltwater begin to rust quickly. Freshwater encourages oxidation, as well, but because saltwater is a good conductor, electrons move easily through it, accelerating the reactions that cause corrosion. Cathodic protection is one…