Permanent Zinc Reference Electrode

Corrosion Service

Permanent Zinc Reference Electrode

SKU: PZRE2X12LEGACY

Reliable cathodic protection potential measurements for buried metallic infrastructure.

The Permanent Zinc Reference Electrode (PZRE) is designed to measure cathodic protection (CP) potentials on buried pipelines, storage tanks, and other buried metallic structures. Available with Corrosion Service’s patented STABLE engineered backfill or traditional legacy backfill, the PZRE incorporates moisture-wicking materials to improve soil contact, accuracy, durability, and usability. Ready to install without complicated field mixing procedures, it provides dependable corrosion protection system data for asset integrity monitoring.

Product variants: 2 x 12 in / Legacy

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Key Benefits
  • Validate cathodic protection performance: Obtain reliable potential measurements to assess corrosion prevention system operation on buried infrastructure.
  • Improve measurement consistency: Patented STABLE engineered backfill provides predictable potential measurements compared with legacy backfills.
  • Simplify field installation: Ready-to-install construction eliminates complicated backfill mixing procedures on site.
  • Improve soil contact: Moisture-wicking materials help improve contact between the electrode and surrounding soil.
  • Adapt to project requirements: Choose between STABLE and traditional legacy backfill, with three available electrode sizes.
Specifications
  • Application: CP potential measurements on buried pipelines, storage tanks, and other buried metallic structures
  • Backfill options: Patented STABLE engineered backfill or traditional legacy backfill
  • Available sizes:2 × 12 in (5.08 × 30.48 cm)2 × 24 in (5.08 × 60.96 cm)4 × 26 in (10.16 × 66.04 cm)
  • Installation: Permanent burial in native backfill; typically installed 300–500 mm from the external structure wall, at pipe depth
  • Compatibility: Remote monitoring and data recording hardware
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Product Data Sheet - ENG

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Permanent Zinc Reference Electrode
Permanent Zinc Reference Electrode

Size: 2 x 12 in, Backfill: Legacy

Permanent Zinc Reference Electrode

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