SUNANODE

Sacrificial Galvanic Anode

BASIC & TECHNICAL DATA GALVANIC SERIES*
Description Sacrificial galvanic anode ACTIVE (ANODIC END)
Base Zinc alloy Magnesium
Conformance ASTM B 418 Type II ZINC
Zinc Mass Min 40 g per anode Beryllium
Geometry Disc type Cadmium
Diameter 50 mm Uranium
Height 18 mm ALUMINIUM
Surface Area 6751 sq.mm. Indium
24 months when stored in moisture free Tin
Storage & Shelf Life
condition in original sealed boxes. Lead
Packing 10 units per tray. 150 units per box. STEEL
Cast Iron
Nickel
Copper
Chromium
Tantalum
Stainless Steel
Tungsten
Titanium
Silver
Gold
Platinum
NOBLE (CATHODIC END)
*Ref: ASTM G 82 Standard
DESCRIPTION
SUNANODE is a specially designed galvanic anode which is ADVANTAGES OF GALVANIC ANODE SYSTEMS
connected to reinforcement steel to protect it from corrosion. This GALVANIC ANODE IMPRESSED CURRENT ANODIC
galvanic anode system consists of a zinc alloy nucleus encapsulated SYSTEMS SYSTEMS
by a unique formulated highly alkaline absorbent material. The anode
External regulation that is adjustment of
sacrifices itself during the oxidation process and provides cathodic Self regulating
protection to the reinforcement steel. current is to be continuously monitored
Since circuitry is involved, continuous
METHODOLOGY No maintenance maintenance of any fault is a day-to-day
 In the galvanic series (or electro-potential series), zinc is above maintenance matter
aluminium and steel. Thus, zinc is more reactive than aluminium
and steel. Due to polarization, sometimes current
 When two metals are in contact with each other in the presence of No continuous density may not be the same at desired
an electrolyte (salt water), oxidation takes place at the anode and adjustment levels and time to time adjustment may
electrons flow from the more reactive metal (Zinc - Anode) to the be required
less reactive metal (Steel - Cathode) due to the difference in the
Very easy to install It is an elaborate process for the
electrical potential. This transfer of electrons makes the cathode
negatively polarized and hence protecting it against corrosion. and effective installation of the system
 When SUNANODE is connected or attached to the reinforcement Is compact in design Is spread over a substantial area
steel, the galvanic cell becomes complete. The zinc alloy anode For every condition, a different design
corrodes, sacrificing itself, in turn preventing the steel from Straight-forward
and different current densities have to be
corroding. design
calculated and installed
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
 Remove concrete from around and behind the reinforcement steel SERVICE LIFE
completely. Use a wire brush if required.  The service life of SUNANODE is dependent upon a number of
 Clean the reinforcement steel thoroughly. Tie the anode around the factors such as reinforcing steel density, concrete conductivity,
cleaned reinforcement steel with appropriate pliers to fasten the chloride concentration, humidity, number of anodes installed
connector wires. The placement, numbers and spacing of the and their spacing.
anodes depends on the extent of corrosion and the area to be
covered as per the specification of the consultant or ‘Concrete HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Materials Consultancy Division’.  Health hazards: No particular hazard known. Contact with skin
 Ensure that the anode is attached correctly to the rebar so that it is in presence of moisture may cause slight burning sensation.
steady and in connection with the steel. Wash with plenty of water immediately. Wear gloves and follow
standard procedures of handling cement based materials.

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