Prepackaged Magnesium Anode (Cotton Bag)
YUXI’s prepackaged magnesium anode is mainly composed of a cast magnesium anode centrally packed in a permeable cotton bag with highly hygroscopic backfill. Normally, it is firmly wrapped in a PE bag or paper outer lining (usually for shipping purposes) which should be removed prior to installation. The added backfill helps to decrease the resistance of the anode to the ground, retains moisture and allows for a better efficiency and homogeneous consumption of the anode, thus creating an efficient anode bed.
Prepackaged anode is appropriate for direct burial. It simplifies the on-site construction process for convenient and fast installation. The original operation at the construction site will be completed in the factory, which effectively ensure the construction and installation quality of the anode ground bed.
Description
—— Chemical Composition ——
YUXI’s magnesium anode is casted from high-purity magnesium ingot and advanced technology. There are two alloy types with different electro-potential as below:
High potential anode is manufactured from 99% pure magnesium, according to ASTM B843-M1C standard.
Standard potential anode is manufactured in accordance with ASTM B843-AZ63B standard.
—— Electrochemical Properties ——
YUXI casts magnesium anodes strictly conform to ASTM stardards to make sure the current efficiency exceed 50%.

◉ High Potential
The high driving voltage means greater protection can be delivered from fewer anodes. Therefore, it is capable to be used in dry or sandy areas where resistivities exceeding 2,000 Ω·cm, or for structures containing numerous corrosion hot-spots.
◉ Standard Potential
The zinc and aluminum elements lower the cost of the anode, but they also lower the driving potential. It is ideal for soil conditions where resistivity is under 20 Ω.m.
* The open/closed circuit voltage is with respect to a saturated calomel electrode.
—— Environment-friendly Backfill ——

—— Practical Application ——
Magnesium anodes are economical solutions that can be used for land application, especially for buried structures with high resistivity of environment. They are generally applied in the sacrificial anode cathodic protection (SACP) system of onshore pipelines, underground storage tanks (USTs), external bottom of aboveground tanks, etc. Bare magnesium anode is usually comes in copper cable with certain type of insulation and prepacked in a linen bag containing a rapid wetting, moisture-retaining backfill, which reduces the electrolyte resistively adjacent to the anode for improved performance.




Parameters
| Category | Prepackaged Anode, Soil Anode |
|---|---|
| Substrate | Magnesium Alloy |
| Applicable Environment | Sand, Soil |
| Application | Aboveground Tank, Electricity Pylon, Pipeline, Underground Tank |
| Certification | ABS |
Specification
Specification

Item No. | Anode Dimensions ( W x H x L ) | Insert Dimensions | Prepackaged Size | Weight | ||||
High Potential | Standard Potential | Wc | T | Diameter | Length | N.W | G.W | |
YX-MG-B3S3 | 86.3 x 76 x 120 mm (3.4” x 3” x 4.7”) | 86.3 x 76 x 115 mm (3.4” x 3” x 4.5”) | 14 mm (0.6”) | 1.5 mm (0.06”) | 160 mm (6.3”) | 300 mm (11.8”) | 1.4 kg (3.1 lbs) | 8.5 kg (18.7 lbs) |
YX-MG-B5S3 | 86.3 x 76 x 204 mm (3.4” x 3” x 8”) | 86.3 x 76 x 198 mm (3.4” x 3” x 7.8”) | 14 mm
(0.6”) | 1.5 mm
(0.06”) | 160 mm
(6.3”) | 350 mm (13.8”) | 2.3 kg (5 lbs) | 10 kg (22 lbs) |
YX-MG-B9S3 | 86.3 x 76 x 365 mm (3.4” x 3” x 14.4”) | 86.3 x 76 x 345 mm (3.4” x 3” x 13.6”) | 14 mm
(0.6”) | 1.5 mm
(0.06”) | 160 mm
(6.3”) | 550 mm (21.7”) | 4.1 kg (9 lbs) | 16 kg (35.3 lbs) |
YX-MG-B17S3 | 86.3 x 76 x 680 mm (3.4” x 3” x 26.8”) | 86.3 x 76 x 650 mm (3.4” x 3” x 25.6”) | 14 mm
(0.6”) | 1.5 mm
(0.06”) | 160 mm
(6.3”) | 800 mm (31.5”) | 7.7 kg (17 lbs) | 23 kg (50.7 lbs) |
YX-MG-B32S5 | 117 x 127 x 563 mm (4.6” x 5” x 22.2”) | 117 x 127 x 535 mm (4.6” x 5” x 21”) | 20 mm
(0.8”) | 2 mm
(0.08”) | 195 mm
(7.7”) | 700 mm (27.6”) | 14.5 kg (32 lbs) | 30 kg (66.1 lbs) |
YX-MG-B48S5 | 117 x 127 x 845 mm (4.6” x 5” x 33.3”) | 117 x 127 x 820 mm (4.6” x 5” x 32.3”) | 20 mm
(0.8”) | 2 mm
(0.08”) | 200 mm (7.9”) | 1000 mm (39.4”) | 21.8 kg (48.1 lbs) | 45 kg (99.2 lbs) |
YX-MG-B60S4 | 102 x 102 x 1485 mm (4” x 4” x 58.5”) | 102 x 102 x 1515 mm (4” x 4” x 59.6”) | 20 mm
(0.8”) | 3 mm
(0.12”) | 190 mm (7.5”) | 1650 mm (65”) | 27.3 kg (60 lbs) | 68 kg (150 lbs) |

Item No. | Anode Dimensions ( ØD x L ) ) | Insert Dimensions | Prepackaged Size | Weight | ||||
High Potential | Standard Potential | Wc | T | Diameter | Length | N.W | G.W | |
YX-MG-BR50 | Ø114 x 288 mm (Ø4.5” x 11.3”) | Ø114 x 275 mm (Ø4.5” x 10.8”) | 25 mm (1”) | 2 mm (0.08”) | 160 mm (6.3”) | 480 mm (18.9”) | 5 kg (11 lbs) | 13.5 kg (29.8 lbs) |
YX-MG-BR100 | Ø114 x 565 mm (Ø4.5” x 22.2”) | Ø114 x 545 mm (Ø4.5” x 21.5”) | 25 mm (1”) | 2 mm (0.08”) | 175 mm (6.9”) | 710 mm (28”) | 10 kg (22 lbs) | 25 kg (55.1 lbs) |
YX-MG-BR145 | Ø146 x 505 mm (Ø5.75” x 19.9”) | Ø146 x 475 mm (Ø5.75” x 18.7”) | 25 mm (1”) | 2 mm (0.08”) | 200 mm (7.9”) | 650 mm (25.6”) | 14.5 kg (32 lbs) | 30 kg (66.1 lbs) |
YX-MG-B50R8 | Ø203 x 406 mm (Ø8” x 16”) | Ø203 x 395 mm (Ø8” x 15.6”) | 25 mm (1”) | 2 mm (0.08”) | 280mm (11”) | 580mm ( 22.8”) | 22.7kg (50 lbs) | 52kg (114.5 lbs) |
YX-MG-BR273 | Ø114 x 1524 mm (Ø4.5” x 60”) | Ø114 x 1450 mm (Ø4.5” x 57.1”) | 25 mm (1”) | 2 mm (0.08”) | 175 mm (6.9”) | 1650 mm (65”) | 27.3 kg (60 lbs) | 58 kg (127.9 lbs) |

Item No. | Anode Dimensions ( W x H x L ) | Insert Dimensions | Prepackaged Size | Weight | ||||
High Potential | Standard Potential | Wc | T | Diameter | Length | N.W | G.W | |
YX-MG-B5D2 | 70 x 76 x 310 mm (2.8” x 3” x 12.2”) | 70 x 76 x 305 mm (2.8” x 3” x 12.0”) | 14 mm (0.6”) | 1.5 mm (0.06”) | 127 mm (5”) | 450 mm (17.7”) | 2.3 kg (5 lbs) | 8.2 kg (18.1 lbs) |
YX-MG-B5D3 | 89 x 95 x 190 mm (3.5” x 3.7” x 7.5”) | 89 x 95 x 180 mm (3.5” x 3.7” x 7.1”) | 14 mm (0.6”) | 1.5 mm (0.06”) | 160 mm (6.3”) | 300 mm (11.8”) | 2.3 kg (5 lbs) | 9 kg (19.8 lbs) |
YX-MG-B9D2-1 | 63.5 x 66 x 650 mm (2.5” x 2.6” x 25.6”) | 63.5 x 66 x 640 mm (2.5” x 2.6” x 25.2”) | 14 mm (0.6”) | 1.5 mm (0.06”) | 130 mm (5.1”) | 810 mm (31.9”) | 4.1 kg (9 lbs) | 25 kg (55.1 lbs) |
YX-MG-B9D2 | 70 x 76 x 545 mm (2.8” x 3” x 21.5”) | 70 x 76 x 540 mm (2.8” x 3” x 21.3”) | 14 mm (0.6”) | 1.5 mm (0.06”) | 140 mm (5.5”) | 690 mm (27.2”) | 4.1 kg (9 lbs) | 16 kg (35.3 lbs) |
YX-MG-B9D3 | 89 x 95 x 345 mm (3.5” x 3.7” x 13.6”) | 89 x 95 x 325 mm (3.5” x 3.7” x 12.8”) | 14 mm (0.6”) | 1.5 mm (0.06”) | 160 mm (6.3”) | 550 mm (21.7”) | 4.1 kg (9 lbs) | 16 kg (35.3 lbs) |
YX-MG-B14D2 | 70 x 76 x 850 mm (2.8” x 3” x 33.5”) | 70 x 76 x 815 mm (2.8” x 3” x 32.1”) | 14 mm (0.6”) | 1.5 mm (0.06”) | 140 mm (5.5”) | 950 mm (37.4”) | 6.36 kg (14 lbs) | 22 kg (48.5 lbs) |
YX-MG-B17D2 | 63.5 x 67 x 1210 mm (2.5” x 2.6” x 47.6”) | 63.5 x 67 x 1188 mm (2.5” x 2.6” x 46.8”) | 14 mm (0.6”) | 1.5 mm (0.06”) | 140 mm (5.5”) | 1350 mm (53.1”) | 7.7 kg (17 lbs) | 31 kg (68.3 lbs) |
YX-MG-B17D3 | 89 x 95 x 645 mm (3.5” x 3.7” x 25.4”) | 89 x 95 x 610 mm (3.5” x 3.7” x 24”) | 14 mm (0.6”) | 1.5 mm (0.06”) | 160 mm (6.3”) | 780 mm (30.7”) | 7.7 kg (17 lbs) | 22 kg (48.5 lbs) |
YX-MG-B17D4 | 102 x 108 x 525 mm (4” x 4.3” x 20.7”) | 102 x 108 x 405 mm (4” x 4.3” x 16”) | 20 mm (0.8”) | 3 mm (0.12”) | 190 mm (7.5”) | 680 mm (26.8”) | 7.7 kg (17 lbs) | 28 kg (61.7 lbs) |
YX-MG-B20D2 | 70 x 76 x 1524 mm (2.8” x 3” x 60”) | 70 x 76 x 1495 mm (2.8” x 3” x 58.9”) | 14 mm (0.6”) | 1.5 mm (0.06”) | 140 mm (5.5”) | 1650 mm (65”) | 9.1 kg (20 lbs) | 38 kg (83.8 lbs) |
YX-MG-B32D5 | 140 x 146 x 498 mm (5.5” x 5.7” x 19.6”) | 140 x 146 x 472 mm (5.5” x 5.7” x 18.6”) | 20 mm (0.8”) | 2 mm (0.08”) | 200 mm (7.9”) | 680 mm (26.8”) | 14.5 kg (32 lbs) | 30 kg (66 lbs) |
YX-MG-B40D3 | 103 x 90 x 1480 mm (4.1” x 3.5” x 58.3”) | 103 x 90 x 1450 mm (4.1” x 3.5” x 57.1”) | 20 mm (0.8”) | 2 mm (0.08”) | 160 mm (6.3”) | 1600 mm (63”) | 18.2 kg (40 lbs) | 40 kg (88 lbs) |
YX-MG-B48D5 | 140 x 146 x 750 mm (5.5” x 5.7” x 29.5”) | 140 x 146 x 710 mm (5.5” x 5.7” x 28”) | 20 mm (0.8”) | 2 mm (0.08”) | 205 mm (8.1”) | 960 mm (37.8”) | 21.8 kg (48 lbs) | 45 kg (99.2 lbs) |
YX-MG-B60D4 | 112 x 112 x 1524 mm (4.4” x 4.4” x 60”) | 114 x 114 x 1485 mm (4.5” x 4.5” x 58.5”) | 20 mm (0.8”) | 3 mm (0.12”) | 190 mm (7.5”) | 1650 mm (65”) | 27.3 kg (60 lbs) | 68 kg (150 lbs) |
Note: All dimensions and weights shown above are nominal. The information provided is subject to change without notice.



