Anodes made of Lead Alloys are used in the electrowinning and plating of
metals such as manganese, copper, nickel, and zinc. Rolled
lead-calcium-tin and lead-silver alloys are the preferred anode
materials in these applications, because of their high resistance to
corrosion in the sulfuric acid used in electrolytic solutions. Lead
Anodes also have high resistance to corrosion by seawater, making them
economical to use in systems for the cathodic protection of ships and
offshore rigs.
Anodes made of Lead Alloys are used in the electrowinning and plating of
metals such as manganese, copper, nickel, and zinc. Rolled
lead-calcium-tin and lead-silver alloys are the preferred anode
materials in these applications, because of their high resistance to
corrosion in the sulfuric acid used in electrolytic solutions. Lead
Anodes also have high resistance to corrosion by seawater, making them
economical to use in systems for the cathodic protection of ships and
offshore rigs.