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magnesium anode

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magnesium anode [mag′nē·zē·əm ′an‚ōd]
(electricity)
Bar of magnesium buried in the earth, connected to an underground cable to prevent cable corrosion due to electrolysis.


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The electrolyte is saltwater (ocean water can also be used) acting with magnesium anodes, and carbon cathodes to produce electricity.
Thermal Reduction Company manufactures aluminum, zinc and magnesium anodes used for cathodic protection systems - systems which are used to mitigate corrosion.
 
 
 
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