IMPROVEMENT OF SACRIFICIAL ANODE CHARACTERISTICS OF Al-Mg-Zn Alloy MATERIAL

Authors

  • Jithin A.S. Assistant Professor, Mechanical Department, Vidya Academy of Science & Technology, Kilimanoor, India
  • Sreeraj S. Assistant Professor, Mechanical Department, U.K.F Engineering College, Parippally, India
  • Vimal A. Assistant Professor, Mechanical Department, Vidya Academy of Science & Technology, Kilimanoor, India
  • Ajayakumar A.G. Assistant Professor, Mechanical Department, Vidya Academy of Science & Technology, Kilimanoor, India

Keywords:

Al-Mg-Zn alloy, Sacrificial anode, cathodic protection system, effect of Tin, anodic efficiency

Abstract

The paper is aimed at improving the sacrificial anode characteristics of Al-Mg-Zn alloy for use in marine applications. The researches have shown that using Aluminum alloy Al-Mg-Zn as sacrificial anode can reduce the corrosion rate. This paper deals with study of effect of various compositions and heat treatments on the sacrificial anode efficiency of the alloy. In this work the alloy Al-Mg-Zn is manufactured with varying compositions, and then they are subjected to heat treatment for different time periods. Then these samples are tested and the efficiency is calculated. The results obtained are studied and the most efficient sample is determined.

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15-04-2018

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Jithin A.S., Sreeraj S., Vimal A., & Ajayakumar A.G. (2018). IMPROVEMENT OF SACRIFICIAL ANODE CHARACTERISTICS OF Al-Mg-Zn Alloy MATERIAL. International Education and Research Journal (IERJ), 4(4). Retrieved from http://ierj.in/journal/index.php/ierj/article/view/1562

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Vol. 4 No. 4 (2018): APRIL ISSUE, INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH JOURNAL

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