Technical Information
Specifications
Length: 1000 foot coil Weight: ¼ lb. per foot Dimensions: ⅜"
thick x ¾" wide with rounded corners Core: 0.135" diameter steel
wire Anode Composition:
- Aluminum - 0.010% max
- Manganese - 0.50 - 1.3%
- Copper - 0.02% max
- Nickel - 0.001% max
- Iron - 0.03% max
- Magnesium - balance
Oxidation Potential: 1.6 - 1.7 volts vs. Cu2SO4
cell Current Capacity: 450 - 550 amp hours per pound. Design
Criteria: 1 linear foot Electroline per seven (7) square feet of
surface area
The Electrolytic Process
Once the coils are unwound and cut into the desired lengths, the
magnesium strips are distributed uniformly throughout the tank, and
clamped (grounded) at each end to a clean stiffener. The tank is then
filled with saltwater ballast for 7-10 days, during which time
hydrogen gas evolves beneath the scale and
forces apart the rust from the parent metal. Applications
Total surface preparation for soft
coatings, fluid films, bio-gels, cleaner cargoes, and accurate steel
inspections. Replaces time-consuming manual chipping and scraping.
Ideal for hard-to-reach upper levels, and confined spaces such as
double-bottom tanks and aftpeak tanks. Also reduces degree of costly
blasting if used as first step in preparation for hard coatings.
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