Industrial Innovations

 Superal/Hopal

(1) A unique sacrificial anode. It is based on aluminum with 5% alloying addition. It possesses high potential (-1.2V) in comparison to conventional Zn and Mg anodes, higher anode efficiency (96%) and lower tendency for alkali softening of area near the anode fixtures. (2) Used for cathodic protection of immersed and buried structures

Area: Engineering Sciences

Funding agency: Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India

Benefits: The innovation is a unique sacrificial anode, with higher efficiency and lower tendency for alkali softening.

Implementing institute: National Research Development Corporation (NRDC), Govt. of India

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