A Zinc Anode for Buried Pipeline is a sacrificial anode used in cathodic protection (CP) systems to protect underground steel pipelines from corrosion. The zinc anode, being more electrochemically active than steel, corrodes preferentially and supplies protective current to the pipeline.
Zinc Anode for Buried Pipeline
$999,999,999.00Price
Key Features
- Self-Generating Current: No external power supply required
- Stable Driving Potential: Provides consistent protection without overprotection risk
- Uniform Dissolution: Ensures predictable consumption rate
- Reliable Performance: Suitable for long-term underground applications
- Prepackaged Option Available: With backfill for improved efficiency
- Low Maintenance: Minimal monitoring required
Material Composition (Typical)
- Zinc (Zn): ≥ 99.2%
- Aluminum (Al): 0.1% – 0.5%
- Cadmium (Cd): 0.025% – 0.07% (or cadmium-free option available)
- Iron (Fe): ≤ 0.005%
- Copper (Cu): ≤ 0.005%
Types
- Bare Zinc Anodes
- Prepackaged Zinc Anodes (with backfill)
- Rod Anodes
- Block / Plate Anodes
Applications
- Buried oil & gas pipelines
- Water transmission pipelines
- Distribution pipelines
- Pipeline joints and fittings
- Small pipeline networks and branch lines
