Rod Anode Characteristics
ELTECH LIDA® Rod Anode Typical Rated Current Output
| Application |
Anode
Diameter
(inches) |
Design Life
(years) |
Rated Current Output
(Amps per linear inch) |
| Freshwater |
0.125 |
10 |
20 |
0.067 |
0.044 |
| |
0.25 |
10 |
20 |
0.134 |
0.088 |
| |
0.50 |
10 |
20 |
0.268 |
0.167 |
| |
0.75 |
10 |
20 |
0.400 |
0.270 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| Seawater |
0.125 |
10 |
20 |
0.140 |
0.123 |
| |
0.25 |
10 |
20 |
0.280 |
0.245 |
| |
0.50 |
10 |
20 |
0.570 |
0.490 |
| |
0.75 |
10 |
20 |
0.840 |
0.74 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| Coke |
0.125 |
10 |
20 |
0.052 |
0.035 |
| |
0.25 |
10 |
20 |
0.103 |
0.069 |
| |
0.50 |
10 |
20 |
0.210 |
0.140 |
| |
0.75 |
10 |
20 |
0.310 |
0.210 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| Sand |
0.125 |
15 |
30 |
0.0167 |
0.00094 |
| |
0.25 |
15 |
30 |
0.0033 |
0.0019 |
| |
0.50 |
15 |
30 |
0.0067 |
0.00375 |
| |
0.75 |
15 |
30 |
0.0100 |
0.0056 |
Selection of the anode coating is based on operating environment.
