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    AS 2239-2003

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    Galvanic (sacrificial) anodes for cathodic protection

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    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  24-11-2003

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    Specifies the requirements for galvanic (sacrificial) anodes for use in the cathodic protection of metals against corrosion. It specifies the composition of suitable alloys for magnesium, zinc and aluminium anodes and gives details of shape and design features of some commonly used anodes. It also includes details of backfill composition and properties, for buried magnesium and zinc anodes.

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    This Standard specifies requirements for galvanic (sacrificial) anodes for use in the cathodic protection of metals against corrosion. It specifies the composition of suitable alloys for magnesium, zinc and aluminium anodes and gives details of shapes and design features of some commonly used anodes. It also includes details of backfill compositions and properties, for buried magnesium and zinc anodes. NOTE: Advice and recommendations on information to be supplied by the purchaser at the time of enquiry or order are contained in the purchasing guidelines set out in Appendix A.

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    Committee MT-014
    Document Type Standard
    Product Note Reconfirmed 29/07/2016.This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 29/07/2016
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    History - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    First published as AS 2239-1979.Second edition 1993.Third edition 2003.Reconfirmed 2016. Originated as AS 2239-1979. Previous edition AS 2239-1993. Third edition 2003.

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