Performance of Aluminum in Bimetallic Assemblies Alcoa Laboratories

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

King, W., author.

Conference Name:

1975 Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition (1975-02-24 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1975

Summary:

This paper discusses the corrosion performance of aluminum alloys for automotive applications when employed in bimetal assemblies. The basic electromechanical principles of galvanic corrosion are reviewed, and a series of accelerated corrosion tests performed on dissimilar metal assemblies is described. The relevant factors most severely affecting the degree of corrosion are: type of dissimilar metal, anode-to-cathode area relationship, and type of environment. Approaches to combating galvanic corrosion of aluminum include use of compatible parts, paint coatings, sealants, tapes, and gaskets

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Publisher Number:

750464

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