US20080107560A1 - Alloy for use in galvanic protection - Google Patents

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US20080107560A1
US20080107560A1 US11/600,909 US60090906A US2008107560A1 US 20080107560 A1 US20080107560 A1 US 20080107560A1 US 60090906 A US60090906 A US 60090906A US 2008107560 A1 US2008107560 A1 US 2008107560A1
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    • C23COATING METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING MATERIAL WITH METALLIC MATERIAL; CHEMICAL SURFACE TREATMENT; DIFFUSION TREATMENT OF METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING BY VACUUM EVAPORATION, BY SPUTTERING, BY ION IMPLANTATION OR BY CHEMICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION, IN GENERAL; INHIBITING CORROSION OF METALLIC MATERIAL OR INCRUSTATION IN GENERAL
    • C23FNON-MECHANICAL REMOVAL OF METALLIC MATERIAL FROM SURFACE; INHIBITING CORROSION OF METALLIC MATERIAL OR INCRUSTATION IN GENERAL; MULTI-STEP PROCESSES FOR SURFACE TREATMENT OF METALLIC MATERIAL INVOLVING AT LEAST ONE PROCESS PROVIDED FOR IN CLASS C23 AND AT LEAST ONE PROCESS COVERED BY SUBCLASS C21D OR C22F OR CLASS C25
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    • C23F13/02Inhibiting corrosion of metals by anodic or cathodic protection cathodic; Selection of conditions, parameters or procedures for cathodic protection, e.g. of electrical conditions
    • C23F13/06Constructional parts, or assemblies of cathodic-protection apparatus
    • C23F13/08Electrodes specially adapted for inhibiting corrosion by cathodic protection; Manufacture thereof; Conducting electric current thereto
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    • C23COATING METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING MATERIAL WITH METALLIC MATERIAL; CHEMICAL SURFACE TREATMENT; DIFFUSION TREATMENT OF METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING BY VACUUM EVAPORATION, BY SPUTTERING, BY ION IMPLANTATION OR BY CHEMICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION, IN GENERAL; INHIBITING CORROSION OF METALLIC MATERIAL OR INCRUSTATION IN GENERAL
    • C23FNON-MECHANICAL REMOVAL OF METALLIC MATERIAL FROM SURFACE; INHIBITING CORROSION OF METALLIC MATERIAL OR INCRUSTATION IN GENERAL; MULTI-STEP PROCESSES FOR SURFACE TREATMENT OF METALLIC MATERIAL INVOLVING AT LEAST ONE PROCESS PROVIDED FOR IN CLASS C23 AND AT LEAST ONE PROCESS COVERED BY SUBCLASS C21D OR C22F OR CLASS C25
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  • the present invention relates to an alloy used in the galvanic protection of non metallic water vessels.
  • the present invention seeks, therefore, among other things, to provide an alloy which overcomes some of the above mentioned disadvantages.
  • An alloy which comprises from 0.30 to 0.6 percent silicon plus or minus 5 percent, 0.1 to 0.30 percent iron plus Or minus 5 percent, 0.10 copper plus or minus 5 percent, 0.10 percent manganese plus or minus 5 percent, 0.35 to 0.6 percent magnesium plus or minus 5 percent, 0.05 percent chromium plus or minus 5 percent, 0.15 percent zinc plus or minus 5 percent, 0.10 percent titanium plus or minus 5 percent, 0.05 maximum individual trace metals plus or minus 5 percent, 0.15 percent total trace metals plus or minus 5 percent and the balance aluminium.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic side elevation of an anode formed of the alloy of the present invention.
  • the metallic components of a water vessel with a non-metallic hull are protected by connecting the alloy of the present invention and the metallic components of the water vessel to form an electrochemical cell.
  • This electrochemical cell is created through the electrical connection of an anode formed of the alloy the present invention to a cathode which are the metallic components of a vessel.
  • the cathode and the anode are both located in a bridging medium. The connection of the anode and the cathode in this way allows for the passage of electrons from the anode to the cathode. These electrons are generated through oxidation of species at the anode and reduction of species at the cathode.
  • a galvanic protection system the physical integrity of the anode is sacrificed in order to maintain the physical integrity of the cathode.
  • the physical integrity of the anode is sacrificed through the dissolution of the anode into the bridging medium.
  • the suitability of the anode for galvanic protection is determined by the electrochemical potential of the anode compared to the cathode and the capacity of the anode to protect the cathode.
  • the alloy forming the anode has a chemical composition comprising 0.30 to 0.6 percent silicon plus or minus 5 percent, 0.1 to 0.30 percent iron plus or minus 5 percent, 0.10 copper plus or minus 5 percent, 0.10 percent manganese plus or minus 5 percent, 0.35 to 0.6 percent magnesium plus or minus 5 percent, 0.05 percent chromium plus or minus 5 percent, 0.15 percent zinc plus or minus 5 percent, 0.10 percent titanium plus or minus 5 percent, 0.05 maximum individual trace metals plus or minus 5 percent, 0.15 percent total trace metals plus or minus 5 percent with the balance being aluminum.
  • the anode formed of the alloy of the present invention has an electrochemical potential more negative than that of the cathode, preferably with an electrochemical potential in the range of ⁇ 500 to ⁇ 1200 mV, more preferably with an electrochemical potential in the range of ⁇ 500 to ⁇ 1100 mV.
  • the capacity of the anode to protect the cathode may be in the range of 1000 to 2000 Ah/kg, preferably in the range of 1400 to 1700 Ah/kg.
  • the surface area of the anode 10 shown in FIG. 1 is increased trough the incorporation of ridges 12 on the surface of the anode.
  • the surface area ratio of the anode to the cathode may be in the range of 1:1 to 1:20, preferably in the range of 1:2 to 1:20.
  • the electrical connection provides a passage for the flow of electrons between the cathode and the anode.
  • the electrical connection is preferably a metallic wire, more preferably a copper wire.
  • the bridging medium provides a passage for the flow of electrons between the anode and the cathode.
  • the bridging medium is preferably an aqueous solution, more preferably saltwater, particularly sea water.
  • seawater as a bridging medium may be replaced with another suitable aqueous liquid, preferably brackish water or fresh water.
  • the anode may be connected to the metallic components of the vessel using known techniques such as connecting the anode to the shaft gland/seal and, or shaft support bracket and, or the rudder and, or the trimtabs through a bonding buss bar/system via bonding wire.
  • the anode of the present invention is particularly envisaged for use with water vessels with fibreglass or wooden hulls.

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The invention relates to an aluminium alloy and anode made therefrom containing silicon, iron, copper, manganese, magnesium, chromium, zinc and titanium. The anode is used as a sacrificial anode in water vessels with non-metallic hulls.

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    FIELD OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention relates to an alloy used in the galvanic protection of non metallic water vessels.
  • BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION
  • In the marine industry the prevention of corrosion of components, such as metal fasteners, shaft and propeller components, constructed from stainless steel and bronze alloys is a primary concern. In aerated marine environments these materials are susceptible to crevice and pitting corrosion. Sacrificial anodes are commonly employed to provide cathodic protection to these components. Application of these sacrificial anodes on wooden and fibreglass vessels can result in an over protection, which may result in a reduced life of coatings and an enhanced level of marine growth and wood rot.
  • The present invention seeks, therefore, among other things, to provide an alloy which overcomes some of the above mentioned disadvantages.
  • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • An alloy which comprises from 0.30 to 0.6 percent silicon plus or minus 5 percent, 0.1 to 0.30 percent iron plus Or minus 5 percent, 0.10 copper plus or minus 5 percent, 0.10 percent manganese plus or minus 5 percent, 0.35 to 0.6 percent magnesium plus or minus 5 percent, 0.05 percent chromium plus or minus 5 percent, 0.15 percent zinc plus or minus 5 percent, 0.10 percent titanium plus or minus 5 percent, 0.05 maximum individual trace metals plus or minus 5 percent, 0.15 percent total trace metals plus or minus 5 percent and the balance aluminium.
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  • In the drawing there is shown FIG. 1 which is a schematic side elevation of an anode formed of the alloy of the present invention.
  • DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
  • In a preferred embodiment of the present invention the metallic components of a water vessel with a non-metallic hull are protected by connecting the alloy of the present invention and the metallic components of the water vessel to form an electrochemical cell. This electrochemical cell is created through the electrical connection of an anode formed of the alloy the present invention to a cathode which are the metallic components of a vessel. The cathode and the anode are both located in a bridging medium. The connection of the anode and the cathode in this way allows for the passage of electrons from the anode to the cathode. These electrons are generated through oxidation of species at the anode and reduction of species at the cathode.
  • In a galvanic protection system the physical integrity of the anode is sacrificed in order to maintain the physical integrity of the cathode. The physical integrity of the anode is sacrificed through the dissolution of the anode into the bridging medium. The suitability of the anode for galvanic protection is determined by the electrochemical potential of the anode compared to the cathode and the capacity of the anode to protect the cathode.
  • The alloy forming the anode has a chemical composition comprising 0.30 to 0.6 percent silicon plus or minus 5 percent, 0.1 to 0.30 percent iron plus or minus 5 percent, 0.10 copper plus or minus 5 percent, 0.10 percent manganese plus or minus 5 percent, 0.35 to 0.6 percent magnesium plus or minus 5 percent, 0.05 percent chromium plus or minus 5 percent, 0.15 percent zinc plus or minus 5 percent, 0.10 percent titanium plus or minus 5 percent, 0.05 maximum individual trace metals plus or minus 5 percent, 0.15 percent total trace metals plus or minus 5 percent with the balance being aluminum.
  • The anode formed of the alloy of the present invention has an electrochemical potential more negative than that of the cathode, preferably with an electrochemical potential in the range of −500 to −1200 mV, more preferably with an electrochemical potential in the range of −500 to −1100 mV.
  • The capacity of the anode to protect the cathode may be in the range of 1000 to 2000 Ah/kg, preferably in the range of 1400 to 1700 Ah/kg.
  • The surface area of the anode 10 shown in FIG. 1 is increased trough the incorporation of ridges 12 on the surface of the anode. The surface area ratio of the anode to the cathode may be in the range of 1:1 to 1:20, preferably in the range of 1:2 to 1:20.
  • The electrical connection provides a passage for the flow of electrons between the cathode and the anode. The electrical connection is preferably a metallic wire, more preferably a copper wire.
  • The bridging medium provides a passage for the flow of electrons between the anode and the cathode. The bridging medium is preferably an aqueous solution, more preferably saltwater, particularly sea water.
  • By applying an excess negative electrochemical potential applied across the cell the accumulation of excess calcium deposits, wood rot and paint disbondment may be prevented. This excess negative electrochemical potential is applied across the cell due to the differences in the electrochemical potential of the anode and the cathode.
  • In an alternative embodiment of the invention, seawater as a bridging medium may be replaced with another suitable aqueous liquid, preferably brackish water or fresh water.
  • The anode may be connected to the metallic components of the vessel using known techniques such as connecting the anode to the shaft gland/seal and, or shaft support bracket and, or the rudder and, or the trimtabs through a bonding buss bar/system via bonding wire.
  • The anode of the present invention is particularly envisaged for use with water vessels with fibreglass or wooden hulls.
  • Modifications or variations as would be apparent to a skilled addressee are deemed to be within the scope of the present invention.

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1. An alloy which comprises from 0.30 to 0.6 percent silicon plus or minus 5 percent, 0.1 to 0.30 percent iron plus or minus 5 percent, 0.10 copper plus or minus 5 percent, 0.10 percent manganese plus or minus 5 percent, 0.35 to 0.6 percent magnesium plus or minus 5 percent, 0.05 percent chromium plus or minus 5 percent, 0.15 percent zinc plus or minus 5 percent, 0.10 percent titanium plus or minus 5 percent, 0.05 maximum individual trace metals plus or minus 5 percent, 0.15 percent total trace metals plus or minus 5 percent and the balance aluminum.
2. An anode formed of an alloy according to claim 1.
3. An anode as according to claim 2, wherein the electrochemical potential of the anode is more negative than that of the cathode.
4. An anode as according to claim 3, wherein the electrochemical potential of the anode is in the range of −500 to −1200 mV.
5. An anode as according to claim 4, wherein the electrochemical potential of the anode is in the range of −500 to −1200 mV.
6. An anode as according to claim 2, wherein the capacity of the anode to protect the physical integrity of the cathode is in the range of 1000 to 2000 Ah/kg.
7. An alloy as according to claim 6, wherein the capacity of the anode to protect the physical integrity of the cathode is in the range of 1400 to 1700 Ah/kg.
8. An anode as according to claim 2, for use in the galvanic protection of water vessels with non-metallic hulls.
9. An anode as according to claim 8, wherein the vessel is designed for use in seawater.
10. An anode as according to claim 2, wherein the surface area ratio of the anode to the cathode in the electrochemical cell is in the range of 1:1 to 1:20.
11. An anode as according to claim 10, wherein the surface area ration of the anode to the cathode is in the range of 1:2 to 1:20.
12. An anode as according to claim 2, characterised in that an excess negative electrochemical potential is applied across the electrochemical cell.
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