CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
Our magnesium anode is produced using H-1 Grade C (commonly known as H1C) alloy ingots, conforming to
ASTM B843-AZ63B standard.
Element |
Content (%) |
Aluminum (Al) |
5.300 ~ 6.700 |
Manganese (Mn) |
0.150 ~ 0.700 |
Zinc (Zn) |
2.500 ~3.500 |
Silicon (Si) |
0.100 max. |
Copper (Cu) |
0.020 max. |
Iron (Fe) |
0.003 max. |
Nickel (Ni) |
0.002 max. |
Single Impurity |
0.050 max. |
Other Impurities |
0.300 max. |
Magnesium (Mg) |
Remainder |
ELECTROCHEMICAL PROPERTIES
With an open circuit potential of negative 1.5 volts w.r.t. Cu/CuSO4 reference electrode, our aqueous magnesium
anodes are normally used in fresh water applications.
Technical Measurement |
Performance |
Open Circuit Voltage |
1.50 ~ 1.55 Volts |
Closed Circuit Voltage |
1.45 ~ 1.50 Volts |
Current Capacity |
1230 A.h/kg (550 A.h/lbs) |
Current Efficiency |
55% min. |
* The open/closed circuit voltage is with respect to a saturated calomel electrode.