MIL-HDBK-1004/10
Table 17
Standard Alloy Magnesium Anodes - Standard
Size Extruded Rod for Water Tanks
and Water Heaters
WEIGHT PER
SIZE
TYPE OF CORE
FOOT (lb)
0.36
0.75-in. diam x 1 ft to 20 ft 1/8-in. diam steel rod
0.45
0.84-in. diam x 1 ft to 20 ft 1/8-in. diam steel rod
0.68
1.05-in. diam x 1 ft to 20 ft 1/8-in. diam steel rod
1.06
1.315-in. diam x 1 ft to 20 ft 1/8 -in. diam steel rod
1.50
1.561-in. diam x 1 ft to 20 ft 1/8 - in. diam steel rod
2.50
2.024-in. diam x 1 ft to 20 ft
Table 18
Zinc Anodes - Standard Sizes
for Underground or Fresh Water
WEIGHT
NOMINAL
(lb)
SIZE (in.)
5
1.4
x
1.4 x
9
18
1.4
x
1.4 x
36
27
1.4
x
1.4 x
48
30
1.4
x
1.4 x
60
30
2x
2
x 30
50
2x
2
x 48
60
2x
2
x 60
NOTE: Core for standard anodes shown is 1/4-inch diameter
electrogalvanized mild steel rod.
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