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Zinc

The DIMET Zinc alloy anodes are cast to internationally recognized U.S.
Military Specification MIL-18001-H using only special high grade zinc ingot of
minimum purity 99.995% with small additions of special alloy elements.

Requirement For Chemical Composition Limits

Elements Chemical Composition (%)

Lead 0.006 max

Iron 0.005 max
Cadmium 0.025 – 0.15
Copper 0.005 max
Aluminium 0.10 – 0.50
Silicon 0.125 max
Zinc Remainder

Anode Potential (vs Ag/AgCl Ref. Cell)

Open circuit: -1.05V

Electrochemical capacity in seawater @ Ambient Temp: 780 Amp.hr/kg

Consumption rate in seawater @ Ambient Temp: 11.25 Amp.hr/kg

DIMET zinc anodes have stable electrochemical properties and are used in
seawater or in water resistivity up to 1000 ohm-cm. They should not be used
where environmental temperature may exceed 50ºC