MIL-HDBK-1004/10
Table 12
Standard Alloy Magnesium Anodes - Standard
Sizes for Use in Soil
WEIGHT
SIZE
PACKAGED
PACKAGED SIZE
(lb)
(in.)
WEIGHT (lb)
(in.)
3
3x3x5
8
5.25 x 8
5
3x3x8
13
5.25 x 11.25
9
3 x 3 x 14
27
5.25 x 20
10
1.5 x 1.5 x 70
-
-
12
4 x 4 x 12
32
7.5 x 18
16
2 x 2 x 60
-
-
171
4 x 4 x 17
45
7.5 x 24
17
3 x 3 x 28
-
-
32
5 x 5 x 20-1/3
68
8.5 x 28
40
3 x 3 x 60
-
-
50
5 x 5 x 31
-
-
50
7 x 7 x 16
100
10 x 24
50
8 x 16
100
10 x 24
60
4 x 4 x 60
-
-
1
Most common size used.
NOTE: Core material for soil anodes is a
galvanized, open pitch,
spiral-wound strip 3/8-inch inside
diameter (id), 1/2-inch outside
diameter (od). Connecting wire
for soil anodes is a 10-foot
length of single-strand No. 12
American Wire Gage (AWG)
thermoplastic waterproof (TW)
insulated copper wire,
silver-soldered to the core with
the joints sealed against
moisture. Special connecting
wires or lengths other than 10
feet are available.
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