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Analyze galvanic series compatibility and corrosion risk between dissimilar metals on boats
Input Parameters
Metal 1
Zinc (-1.03V)
Aluminum (-0.76V)
Mild Steel (-0.60V)
304 Stainless (-0.08V)
316 Stainless (0.0V)
Bronze (+0.27V)
Copper (+0.34V)
Monel (+0.04V)
Metal 2
Zinc (-1.03V)
Aluminum (-0.76V)
Mild Steel (-0.60V)
304 Stainless (-0.08V)
316 Stainless (0.0V)
Bronze (+0.27V)
Copper (+0.34V)
Monel (+0.04V)
Environment
Saltwater
Brackish
Freshwater
Calculate
Results
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Potential Difference
V
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Corrosion Risk
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Anodic Metal (corrodes)
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Protection Method
Reference
Galvanic Series (seawater, V vs Ag/AgCl): Zinc -1.03 | Aluminum -0.76 | Steel -0.60 | 316 SS 0.0 | Bronze +0.27 | Copper +0.34 >0.25V difference = significant corrosion risk Always use isolation when mixing metals