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Photos
of Galvanic Reaction and Impact Damage
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| The following are sample photos of galvanic
reactions/electrolysis. This could have been
easily avoided with proper maintenance of the anode system. |
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A Customs Vessel propeller
wherein her zinc anodes fell off the shaft which resulted in
galvanic reaction. |
A commercial vessel that has been
incorrectly bonded. |
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Vern Linkhorn a marine corrosion specialist shares his
ideas about preventing electrolysis. You can read his article by
following this
link.
To see additional photos of propeller cavitation and
impact damage please follow this
link.
and for a high profile boat wherein its anode has been eaten away,
please follow this
link.
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Also shown
below are photos of impact damages with underwater structures: |
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For additional photos of marine propeller damage please follow this link
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