Galvanic effects, which have been known for almost 200 years, can be either helpful or destructive depending on usage1. Laboratory studies have indicated that in general, the galvanic coupling of stainless steel to copper is not detrimental to the stainless steel2. Since underground applications for stainless steel are increasing, questions about its durability when coupled to copper in such an environment have been raised.

Subject
Pits, Water, Materials, Stainless alloys, Sand, Copper alloys, Corrosion attacks, Cathodic sites, Copper, Stainless steel, Galvanic current, Soil, Electrode potential
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1975
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