Chapter 12 - Clocks and Associated Devices - Sterilizers (Zeit Einrichtungen): ZE VChapter 12 - Clocks and Associated Devices - Period Delay Mechanisms (Zahl Kontak)
GERMAN UNDERWATERS ORDNANCE MINES
Chapter 12 - CLOCKS AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES
STERILIZERS (ZEIT EINRICHTUNGEN)
ZE VI

The ZE VI is an electrolytic 200-day cadmium cell sterilizer. The cell consists of a sil-ver-plated fine copper wire. The silver plating is covered with a thin layer of gold, except for one minute spot. Enough copper to initiate galvanic action but to delay action on the silver plate, is deposited on this spot. When the ZE is switched on, electrolytic action takes place. The small particle of copper on the gold plate is attacked first; next the sil-ver plating is expended, and finally, when the copper wire is consumed on the 200th day, a spring-loaded switch is released, shorting out the battery and sterilizing the mine.

Figure 285 – ZE VI

Figure 286 – ZE IV Electrode

Chapter 12 - Clocks and Associated Devices - Sterilizers (Zeit Einrichtungen): ZE VChapter 12 - Clocks and Associated Devices - Period Delay Mechanisms (Zahl Kontak)