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Levels of Cathodic Protection - Cathwell
Levels of Cathodic Protection - Cathwell
Cathodic polarisation has the effect of slowing or stopping metal oxidation, in other words, preventing corrosion.
Protection potentials
Cathodic protection moves the potential of a metal surface in a cathodic direction to reduce the thermodynamic
tendency for corrosion. When steel receives enough current to shift the potential to a certain level, the corrosion
is essentially stopped.
Potential values for corrosion protection is depending on environmental conditions. However, as a guiding
practice, full cathodic protection of steel is usually obtained by a potential more negative than:
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For adequate measurement, you have to ensure proper selection and installation of equipment used in field
measurements.
Criteria linked to the risks of over-protection appears in the technical standards and recommendations.
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