LIDA® wire anodes are copper titanium wire with a mixed metal oxide coating. The
mixed metal oxide is a crystalline, electricallyconductive coating that activates the titanium
and enables it to function as an anode.

LIDA® wire anodes are manufactured in two diameters, 1.5 millimeter and 3.0 millimeter.

When applied on titanium the coating has an extremely low consumption rate measured
in terms of milligrams per year. As a result of this low consumption rate, the wire
diameter remains nearly constant during the life of the anode.

The low consumption rate of the mixed metal oxide coating at the recommended operating
current densities result in projected anode lifetimes from 15 to 20 years. Longer or
shorter lifetimes may be obtained by varying the current output per foot per wire.

Anode Coating - The coating used on wire is suitable for most cathodic protection applications,
but output varies with application. LIDA® mixed metal oxide coating demonstrates
a very high chemical stability, even in environments with very low pH values. Unlike
other impressed current anodes, the LIDA® coating is not affected by the generation of
chlorine.

Lead Wire Connection - A typical connection between the LIDA® wire anode and a
header cable, have been used successfully in canistered anodes since 1987.

APPLICATIONS
• Canistered Anodes
• Continuous Horizontal Groundbeds
• Discontinuous Horizontal Groundbeds
• Shallow Vertical Groundbeds
• Deep Anode Groundbeds
• Above Ground Storage Tanks
• Underground Storage Tanks
• Natural Water
• Electrical Cable Shielding
• Water Storage Tanks
• Water Treatment Equipment

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