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Sacrificial anode

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-003222

A metal component, such as zinc or magnesium, that corrodes preferentially to protect other metals in a drilling fluid system. It works by providing a more electrochemically active material to be oxidized, thereby preventing corrosion of steel pipes and equipment. This method is a form of cathodic protection.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-003222
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling Fluids
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-003222",
  "term": "Sacrificial anode",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A metal component, such as zinc or magnesium, that corrodes preferentially to protect other metals in a drilling fluid system. It works by providing a more electrochemically active material to be oxidized, thereby preventing corrosion of steel pipes and equipment. This method is a form of cathodic protection.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/sacrificial-anode/"
}

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