LIDA® wire anodes are comprised of a titanium substrate with a mixed metal oxide coating. The mixed metal oxide is a crystalline, electrically-conductive coating that activates the titanium and enables it to function as an anode. are titanium wire with a mixed metal oxide coating. The mixed metal oxide is a crystalline, electricallyconductive coating that activates the titanium and enables it to function as an anode. LIDA® wire anodes are manufactured in two diameters, 1.5 millimeter and 3.0 millimeter. 

When applied on titanium the coating has an extremely low consumption rate measured in terms of milligrams per year. As a result of this low consumption rate, the wire diameter remains nearly constant during the life of the anode. 

The low consumption rate of the mixed metal oxide coating at the recommended operating current densities result in projected anode lifetimes from 15 to 20 years. Longer or shorter lifetimes may be obtained by varying the current output per foot per wire. 

Anode Coating – The coating used on wire is suitable for most cathodic protection applications, but output varies with application. LIDA® mixed metal oxide coating demonstrates a very high chemical stability, even in environments with very low pH values. Unlike other impressed current anodes, the LIDA® coating is not affected by the generation of chlorine. Lead Wire Connection – A typical connection between the LIDA® wire anode and a header cable, have been used successfully in canistered anodes since 1987.