Corrosion Tales

Recently, the team here at BoatZincs.com was informed by Google that our business would be tagged as a Top Quality Store.  Over the years, we've worked hard to weave together our technical expert … read more

For more than two decades, BoatZincs.com has been a trusted partner for every branch of the United States military (okay, the US Space Force has yet to call on us) and for industries the world over.& … read more

A question we're often asked: how can I tell if this anode is zinc, aluminum, or magnesium? Boaters may find random anodes after the purchase of a boat or tucked away in the garage or tool chest.  … read more

Chemistry is often a dramatic process.  Viewed at the right time in its life cycle, an anode may look quite a bit different from what you'd expect.  Each alloy has it's own quirks … read more

"My anodes are yellow..."Without much more information than that, we're capable of making a few logical assumptions.1) The anodes in question are magnesium.2) The anodes are being used in freshwater.3 … read more