SILICON IRON ANODES DATASHEET
ROD TYPE 1.8
Si/Fe ANODES
A comprehensive range of BAC Silicon Iron Anodes
is available in Rod & Tubular forms to suit impressed
current Cathodic Protection of pipelines, tanks and
marine structures.
Resistance to corrosion from a wide range of
corrosive environments has resulted in the extensive
use of standard 14.5% silicon iron alloy with 4.5%
added chrome. More than 40 years of experience
in the Cathodic Protection industry has given this
material a fully proven performance record.
Alloy Composition
Specification Composition: Typical analysis by ASTM A518-86 Grade 3 and BS. 1591
Elements Compositions
Silicon (Si) 14.20 – 15.75 %
Manganese (Mn) 1.5 % Max
Carbon (C) 0.70 – 1.10 %
Chromium (Cr) 3.25 – 5.00 %
Molybdenum (Mo) 0.20 % Max
Copper (Cu) 0.5 % Max
Iron (Fe) Balance
Consumption of Anode Material
In tests and real life installation, up to 99.8% of the anode material was consumed.
Consumption figures of 88 % to 93.5% are common. The consumption rates are:
Environment Current Density (Amp/m2) Consumption Rate (Kg/Amp-Year)
Coke Backfill 10 – 30 0.1
Fresh Water 10 - 30 0.15
Seawater 10 - 50 0.50
Soil 10 - 30 0.30
Suitable Installation
• Deep ground beds
• Shallow / Horizontal Groundbeds
• Seawater or Brackish water
SILICON IRON ANODES DATASHEET
ROD TYPE 1.8
Si/Fe ANODES
Suitable for Installation in :
• Deep ground beds
• Shallow / Horizontal Groundbeds
• Seawater or Brackish water
Standard Sizes Of Solid Anodes
TYPE Length (mm) Dia (mm) Weight (Kg) Surface Area m2)
1.5"×60" 1520 38 12.7 0.20
2"×60" 1520 51 22.5 0.25
2.5"×60" 1520 63 34 0.32
3"×60" 1520 76 49 0.36
Dimensions and weights shown are nominal of +/- 5 per cent.
Non-standard sizes and weights of anode are available upon request.
Cable
The below mentioned cable are available upon customer's request.
XLPE/PVC, HMWPE, PVDF/HMWPE, EPR/CSPE
Assembly Method Cable to Anode
Taper Pin, Welding, or Lead Caulk available on request.
Canister Option
Anodes can be pre-packaged with metallurgical or calcined petroleum coke breeze backfilling a
spiral wound galvanised steel canister on request.
Standard canister sizes are 200mm Dia x 2,000mm Length / 150mm Dia x 2,000mm Length.
Alternative sizes can be accommodated on request.