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SUPERSEDING
MIL-A-18001.J
25 November 1983
(See 6.8)
MILITARY SPECIFICATION
ANODES, SACRIFICIAL ZINC ALLOY
This specification is approved for use by all Departments
and Agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. SCOPE
1.1 Scope.
This specification covers the requirements for zinc anodes
(galvanic protectors) in the form of plates, slabs, discs and rods for corrosion
protection (cathodic protection) of metals and alloys. It also includes features
of anode design and fabrication such as cast-in cores for mounting purposes. The
material described by this specification contains elements for which the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set standards for
exposure limits.
Handling, storage,
and application of this material should be in
accordance with the most recent Code of Federal Regulations Title 29, Part 1910
and 1,915and any other safety and health regulations (local or otherwise) which
may apply.
1.2 Classification. The anodes shall be of the following classes and types,
as specified (see 6.2):
class 1 - Cast-in cores
Type ZHS - Zinc, hull slab (steel straps) (23 and 42 pound sizes).
TypeZHB- Zinct hull slab (brass straps) (23 pound size).
Type ZK - Zinc, hull slab (core strap) (23 and 42 pound sizes).
Type 2SS - Zinc, submarine slab (steel strap) (12 and 24 pound sizes).
Type ZTS - Zinc,
teardrop shape (steel strap) (5 pound size).
Type ZEP - Zinc, heat exchanger ox fair water disc (pipe core or pipe
bushing core).
Style A -
Square slab (9 pound size).
Style B -
Circular slab (various sizes).
Style C -
Semi-circular slab (23 pound size).
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