Corrosion Tales

How To Tell Zinc, Aluminum, and Magnesium Apart

Posted by BoatZincs.com on 2024 Dec 27th

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

Case Study: "My Anode is Foaming!"

Posted by BoatZincs.com on 2024 Nov 25th

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

Case Study: "My Anodes Are Yellow..."

Posted by BoatZincs.com on 2024 Nov 25th

"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

Going PRO.

Posted by BoatZincs.com on 2024 Nov 7th

This past season, we were thrilled to bring to market a completely new sort of product.  At first glance, the PRO™ line of engine anodes doesn't look a whole lot different from the standard … read more

A Note on Electrolysis

Posted by BoatZincs.com on 2024 Aug 26th

How many times have you heard someone say they have an electrolysis problem? We hear it all the time. It’s commonly used as synonym for corrosion, most often when people describe the symptoms … read more