Iron eating bacteria have been found in the channel of Gent
Researchers from the Belgium Higher Nautical College from Antwerp and the university of Ghent have found iron eating bacteria in the channel between Ghent and Terneuzen. According to the news article posted on the National news site: NOS, “the bacteria are drilling holes in sheet piles and ships.” According to the article, the root cause […]
What is the cathode? And what is the anode?
The cathode is the electrode where the direction of the electric current is from the electrolyte (soil, water) towards the metal object to be protected. The anode is the electrode where the direction of the electrical current is from the metal object to the solution. Do you recognise it? Many people tend to forget the […]