| Parameter | Requirement (2021) | |-----------|--------------------| | | ≥ 99.5% Zn (per ASTM B833) | | Thickness (typical) | 250–500 µm (10–20 mils) | | Bond strength | ≥ 1.5 MPa (pull-off test) | | Porosity | ≤ 5% (image analysis or ferroxyl test) | | Electrical continuity | < 2 ohms between segments | | Current density | 5–20 mA/m² of anode surface |