YUXI’s zinc-based discrete anode is encapsulated within a alkali-activated mortar shell. The enhanced formulated cementitious mortar with an internal pH of 14 or greater keeps the zinc core active over the life of the anode. It can not only been cast into new concrete construction to protect the reinforcement from further corrosion damage, but also repair the corroded reinforcing steel in concrete patch repairs. Our anode is capable of more than 10 years of protection depending on design and conditions.
Our zinc anode is made from special high grade (SHG) zinc ingots with 99.995% purity. The high-purity composition ensures the anode material is more resistant to passive films.
—— Electrochemical Properties ——
* The open/closed circuit voltage is with respect to a saturated calomel electrode.
—— Practical Application ——
Reinforcement, concrete and embedded galvanic anode are selected for self coupling test. The output current of the anode is monitored during the curing period within 30 days after concrete pouring and after continuous coupling operation for 6 months. The results show that:
According to the requirements of NACE SP0290 standard, the corrosion attenuation potential of steel bars should be greater than 200mV. According to this, the open-circuit potentials of steel bars and anodes were continuously measured for multiple time periods, and the results met the standard requirements. After recoupling, the closed circuit potentials of steel bars recovered to -440mV.
The installation spacing of embedded galvanic anode is affected by various factors, including reinforcement area, corrosive environment and temperature. The recommended spacing layout is showed below:
| Category | Embedded Galvanic Anode |
|---|---|
| Substrate | Zinc Alloy |
| Shape | Round |
| Application | Reinforced Concrete Building |
| Certification | ABS |
| Applicable Environment | Concrete |
Item No. | Zinc Core Size | Anode Dimensions | Steel Wire Size | Weight | |||||
Lc | Wc | Hc | Wa | Ha | Dia. | Lw | Core | Anode | |
YX-EZN-D43 | 25 mm (0.98”) | 25 mm (0.98”) | 10 mm (0.39”) | 45 mm (1.77”) | 25 mm (0.98”) | 2 mm (0.08”) | 225 mm (8.86”) | 43 g (0.09 lbs) | 129 g (0.28 lbs) |
YX-EZN-D109 | 25 mm (0.98”) | 25 mm (0.98”) | 25 mm (0.98”) | 45 mm (1.77”) | 40 mm (1.57”) | 2 mm (0.08”) | 240 mm (9.45”) | 109 g (0.24 lbs) | 230 g (0.5 lbs) |
YX-EZN-D189 | 30 mm (1.18”) | 30 mm (1.18”) | 30 mm (1.18”) | 50 mm (1.97”) | 45 mm (1.77”) | 2 mm (0.08”) | 245 mm (9.65”) | 189 g (0.42 lbs) | 343 g (0.76 lbs) |
YX-EZN-D253 | 30 mm (1.18”) | 30 mm (1.18”) | 40 mm (1.57”) | 50 mm (1.97”) | 55 mm (2.17”) | 2 mm (0.08”) | 255 mm (10”) | 253 g (0.56 lbs) | 433 g (0.95 lbs) |
Note: All dimensions and weights shown above are nominal. The information provided is subject to change without notice.
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