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sacrificial anode [¦sak·rə‚fish·əl ′an‚ōd] (physical chemistry) A protective coating applied to a metal surface to act as an anode and be consumed in an electrochemical reaction, thereby preventing electrolytic corrosion of the metal. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Either Bravo series is a good choice, although Bravo III drives have been prone to corrosion problems if the sacrificial zinc anodes are allowed to waste away. The parts were connected electrically to a sacrificial zinc anode using stainless steel wire. |
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