Potentiodynamic polarization and mixed potential measurements were used to predict the performance of stainless steels coupled to copper and cupronickel in artificial seawater. Predictions were confirmed with zero resistance ammeter and mass loss measurements. The effects of temperature on these couples was evaluated. This data is useful for the design of heat exchangers utilizing clad metal self brazing materials for these environments.

Subject
Stainless alloys, Mass loss, Artificial seawater, Copper alloys, Crevice corrosion, Galvanic coupling, Pitting, Copper, Localized corrosion, Stainless steel, Galvanic current, Mixed potential, Protection potential
Keywords:
galvanic couples, copper, cupronickel, stainless steels, mixed potential, protection potential, artificial seawater, heat exchangers, clad metals, self braze material
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1993
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