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# of Zincs on 6061 Al boat

Thread starter grayocean
Start date Aug 24, 2005

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Aug 24, 2005

grayocean

Marine/Ocean

Working on an aluminum boat. Need to know how much zinc to put on. What current density should I use for calculation?
5- ? -30 (mA/m^2)
Boat will be sand blasted and painted with Proline polyurethane paint. Will be in salt water.

Any sources would be useful.

thanks,

lucas