Fosroc Nitogard MA210* constructive solutions

Cathodic protection anode system for reinforced concrete

Uses Properties

Fosroc Nitogard MA210 is a key component for Cathodic Anode Performance:

Protection systems in reinforced concrete structures. It is Current rating at
composed of a precious metal oxide catalyst sintered to an 110 mA/m2 (10 mA/ft2) : 24.4 mA/m2
expanded titanium mesh substrate. Expected life
(NACE Standard TM02944-94) : 75 years
Advantages Catalyst : Mixed Metal Oxide
! No post installation maintenance required Maximum anode concrete
interface current density:
! Long life expectancy
FHWA limit : 110 mA/m2
! Provides highly cost effective repair
Short-term limit : 220 mA/m2
! Easy installation
Substrate
! Fully compatible with Renderoc LAXtra*† and Renderoc
Composition
SPXtra*† overlays
(ASTM B265) : Titanium, Grade 1
Coefficient of thermal
Description
expansion : 8.7 x 10-5/°K
Fosroc Nitogard MA210 is a cathodic protection anode system Thermal conductivity at 20°C : 15.6 W/n2-°K
manufactured from mixed metal oxide coated titanium mesh. Electrical resistivity : 0.000056 ohm-cm
The anode system is attached to the surface of the concrete Modulus of elasticity : 105 GPa minimum
and is overlayed using a suitable cementitious material. Tensile strength : 245 MPa minimum
Using a suitably rated power supply, the anode can be used Yield strength : 175 MPa minimum
to supply current to the embedded reinforcement. Elongation : 24% minimum
Current Distributor:
Fosroc Nitogard MA210 can be applied to rectangular, circular
Width : 12.7 mm
or flat susbtrate profiles.
Thickness : 0.9 mm
Coil length : 76 m
Design Criteria
Electrical Properties:
Cathodic protection is the only technique that can prevent
corrosion in chloride-contaminated concrete structures. Anode resistance lengthwise : 0.046 ohm/m
Current distributor resistance
Fosroc Nitogard MA210 utilises the long proven technique of lengthwise : 0.049 ohm/m
cathodic protection to alter the electromechanical nature of Resistance widthwise
steel in concrete to prevent corrosion occuring and increasing w/ current distributor : 0.016 ohm/m
the durability of reinforced concrete structures in aggressive
environments.

Specification Clause

The cathodic protection system shall be Fosroc Nitogard

MA210, a mixed metal oxide coated titanium mesh anode.

The system shall be attached to the surface of the concrete

using non-metallic fasteners and will be overlayed using a
cementitious material such as Renderoc LAXtra*† .
Fosroc Nitogard MA210

The ribbon mesh anode will meet the criteria stated in the
“Properties” section.
Fosroc Nitogard MA210*

Instructions for use Overlaying Procedures

When the anode is in place and all cabling and attachments

Preparation
are complete, the anode will be overlaid using a proprietary
For the Nitogard MA150 anode system to function correctly, cementitious material for spray application e.g. Renderoc
the steel reinforcement within the structure must be SPXtra*† or for conventional casting e.g. Renderoc LAXtra.
continuous, if continuity is not guaranteed continuity must be
The final thickness of the sprayed concrete layer shall be
established throughout the structure prior to making any
between 25 and 30mm the final thickness of a cast concrete
connections to the steel (see detailed method statement)
layer shall be 50mm.
The substrate shall be repaired prior to commencing anode
Estimating
mesh installation. The repairs shall use an electrochemically
compatible repair mortar such as Renderoc products. Supply
Width of roll : 1.22 m
An electric drill fitted with a 20mm bit shall be used to drill to
Length of roll : 76 m
the rebar at selected locations to expose clean bright steel.
Thickness : 1.98mm
Using a high impedance digital voltmeter, the rebar continuity
Weight per roll : 33 kg
shall be checked between adjacent sites in accordance with
the approved method statement.
Precautions
Cathode attachments shall be made in the pre-drilled holes
Health and safety
using compression fittings attached using a hammer and
setting tool. The holes for the cathode connections shall be There are no known health and safety hazards associated
filled using Nitomortar PE* † when the connections are with Fosroc Nitogard MA210.
complete.
For health ansd safety requirements on Renderoc LAXtra,
Renderoc SPXtra and Nitomortar PE, refer to the product
Installation
material safety data sheet.
The anode shall be installed on the repaired and prepared
concrete surface using non metallic fasteners. The fasteners
are installed in 6mm dia drilled holes at a density of approx 6
to 8 per sq m. The anode mesh should be flush with the
concrete surface, although a maximum gap between anode
and concrete surface of 12 mm is acceptable.

The mesh anode shall be connected to the Fosroc Nitogard

CB12 conductor bar system using proprietary resistance
welding equipment.

Positive feeder cables shall be connected as per the approved

method statement.

* Denotes the trademark of Fosroc International Limited

†
See separate data sheet

Important note
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard
Conditions for the Supply of Goods and Service. All Fosroc datasheets are updated on a regular basis. It is the user’s
responsibility to obtain the recent version. Refer to www.fosroc.com.

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United Arab Emirates
Head Office
telephone: (+9714) 2039699
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