http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/sacrificial
It basically means giving something up.
This is an anticorrosion method using more reactive metals; see this link:
http://glossary.periodni.com/glossary.php?en=sacrificial+protection.
Just have a crack at Sacrificial anode in wikipedia.org.
Will that work to eat up the Zinc(anode) instead the iron pipe ?Will the copper lead the ions to the zinc, or its resistivity will jeopardize the sacrificial protection combination ?thank you
Tin protects iron from corrosion through a process called sacrificial protection, where the tin acts as a sacrificial anode and corrodes instead of the iron. The tin forms a protective layer over the iron, preventing exposure to moisture and oxygen which are necessary for corrosion to occur. This sacrificial layer of tin can be periodically replaced to maintain the protective barrier.
senotes are sink holes that are used to give clean drinking water They were sometimes used by the Mayans for sacrificial offerings.
When a more reactive metal sacrifices itself for a less reactive metal to prevent the lesser reactive metal from rusting. :-)
The soldier made a sacrificial decision to save his fellow comrades by putting himself in harm's way.
Sacrificial Bonfire was created in 1986.
The turkey is considered a sacrificial bird in Mexico.
"Sacrifice" is a noun and a verb and, as such, does not have a comparative or superlative degree. If that was sacrificial, it would be more sacrificial and most sacrificial.
Sacrificial Lambz was created on 2008-08-26.
it is used in sacrificial ceremonies it is used in sacrificial ceremonies
The sacrificial bunt advanced two base runners.
Just have a crack at Sacrificial anode in wikipedia.org.
A sacrificial anode is a piece of corrodible metal which is preferentially consumed by electrolytic action.
Yes, they metal used is called an "sacrificial anode".
Some religions require a sacrificial ritual in which an animal (such as a goat) is slaughtered.
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