cathodic protection
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- tin cans
- In metallurgy: Barrier protection
…there must be a corresponding cathodic reaction that adsorbs the electrons. The process can be stopped by isolating the metal from the water with an impermeable barrier. One of the older applications of this idea is the tin can. Unlike steel, tin is not affected by the acids in food,…
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- In metallurgy: Barrier protection
- use of magnesium
- In magnesium processing: Electrochemical applications
…a sacrificial anode in the cathodic protection of steel.
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- In magnesium processing: Electrochemical applications
function in
- freight pipelines
- In pipeline: History
…a common pipeline; application of cathodic protection to reduce corrosion and extend pipeline life; use of space-age technologies such as computers to control pipelines and microwave stations and satellites to communicate between headquarters and the field; and new technologies and extensive measures to prevent and detect pipeline leaks. Furthermore, many…
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- In pipeline: History
- steel harbour construction
- In harbours and sea works: Durability
Cathodic protection is a means whereby cathodic polarity is imposed upon the whole pile, and its operation as an anode (with consequent deterioration) is prevented. This can be done either by supplying from a suitable source—e.g., a battery—an electric current that will overcome and reverse…
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- In harbours and sea works: Durability