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Abstract

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.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee MT-014 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 14 July 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee MT-014:
Australasian Corrosion Association
Australasian Corrosion Association, NZ Branch
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Electrolysis Committee
Australian Industry Group
Australian Paint Manufacturers' Federation
Australian Pipelines and Gas Association
AUSTROADS
Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia
CSIRO
Galvanizers Association of Australia
Galvanizing Association of New Zealand
Materials Australia
New Zealand Abrasive Blasting Association
New Zealand Heavy Engineering Research Association
United Water International
Water Services Association of Australia

Scope

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.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 29/07/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 29/07/2016
Pages
ISBN
Committee	MT-014
Supersedes	AS 2239-1993 DR 03185