Abstract
Major hull deterioration associated with cathodic protection has been observed on both Navy and commercial wooden hulled craft. The characteristics of the problem, the electrochemical and chemical reactions involved, and the engineering changes required to alleviate the problem are discussed.
Subject
Water,
Degradation,
Cathodic protection,
Zinc anodes,
Wood,
Acidity,
Hull,
Metals,
Construction,
Marine vessels,
Monel alloys,
Fasteners,
Damage
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1982
Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)
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