BS EN 12496:2013 PDF

What is BS EN 12496 - Galvanic anodes for cathodic protection in seawater about?

BS EN 12496 is a European Standard on cathodic protection in seawater and saline mud that discusses the minimum requirements for the galvanic anodes quality levels and verification procedures. The main aim of the BS EN 12496 series is to ensure optimal performance and service life of shipbuilding and marine structures. BS EN 12496 specifies the minimum requirements and gives recommendations for the chemical composition, the electrochemical properties, the physical tolerances, and the test and inspection procedures for cast galvanic anodes of aluminium, magnesium and zinc-based alloys for cathodic protection in seawater and saline mud. BS EN 12496 is applicable to the majority of galvanic anodes used for seawater and saline mud applications, i.e., cast anodes of trapezoidal, "D", or circular cross-section and bracelet type anodes. The general requirements and recommendations of BS EN 12496 may also be applied to other anode shapes, e.g., half-spherical, button, etc., which are sometimes used for seawater applications.

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