The purpose of this standard recommended practice is to set minimum physical quality and inspection standards for cast galvanic anodes for offshore applications. The objectives of this standard are (1) to standardize an industry-wide practice that can be used by consultants, manufacturers, and users to define the physical requirements of cast galvanic anodes; and (2) to be specific enough to assist the inspection authority in its task of confirming that cast galvanic anodes comply with the physical requirements.

This standard is complementary to NACE Standard RP0176, ?Corrosion Control of Steel Fixed Offshore Platforms Associated with Petroleum Production,? and with respect to its limited offshore content, the British Standards Institution (BSI) 7361, Part 1.