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Since 1989, Wasco's subsidiary, MPE, has been a leading, regional manufacturer of offshore anodes - building a solid reputation by delivering innovative corrosion control solutions.
MPE anodes are cast in low-iron, high-purity, high efficiency aluminium alloys, and can be manufactured in a wide variety of bracelet anode configurations.
MPE is the only anode foundry in Asia Pacific to be qualified to Shell's DEP 37.81.20.31-EPP for the manufacture of cold water anodes for deepwater projects. |
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| Anode Chemical Composition and Electrochemical Properties - Aluminium |
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| Description |
MPE III |
Deepwater 7(Cold Water) |
| Elements |
Weight (%) |
Weight (%) |
| Iron (Fe) |
0.10 max |
0.07 max |
| Silicon (Si) |
0.10 max |
0.10 max |
| Copper (Cu) |
0.006 max |
0.003 max |
| Zinc (Zn) |
2.0 - 6.0 |
2.0 - 6.0 |
| Indium (In) |
0.01 - 0.05 |
0.015 - 0.025 |
| Titanium (Ti) |
0.025 max |
0.025 max |
| Others (each) |
0.02 max |
0.02 max |
| Aluminium (Al) |
Remainder |
Remainder |
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| Electrochemical Properties |
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| Nominal Current Capacity (amp-hr/kg) |
2500 |
2500 |
| Open Circuit Potential (Ag/AgCl) |
-1.10 Volts |
-1.10 Volts |
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| The Deepwater 7 (Cold Water) chemical composition is recommended for deep or cold water applications where the temperature is expected to be below 6°C. Electrochemical testing is performed at 5°C. |
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