252 Galvanic Corrosion Compatibilty Chart Technical Information

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CORROSION INFORMATION

C GALVANIC ACTION
GALVANIC CORROSION - COMPATIBLE METALS CHARTS
Active (Anodic) Most Likely To Corrode
To minimize galvanic corrosion, select fasteners based on their material compatibility with the
Magnesium
substrates. The closer together the material are on the chart to the right, the less galvanic action will
Magnesium alloys
occur. Metals listed on the top of the chart (anodic) will corrode faster than the metals on the bottom of
Zinc (hot-dip, die cast, or plated)
the chart (cathodic). Contact a corrosion specialist to determine the best material for your application.
Aluminium 1100, 3003, 3004, 5052, 6053

Anodic Index Tin (plated)


Material (Volts) Galvanic Compatibility
Lead
Graphite +0.25
When design requires that dissimilar metals come in
contact, galvanic compatibility can be managed by Steel 1010
Type 316 Stainless Steel (Passive) 0.05
finishes and plating which protects the base materials
Iron (cast)
Type 304 Stainless Steel (Passive) 0.08 from corrosion.
Monel 400 0.08 The cart to the left is Galvanic Series In Flowing Sea Stainless steel 410 (active)
Water. Copper (plated, cast, or wrought)
Silver 0.13
Nickel (plated)
Type 410 Stainless Steel (Passive) 0.15 • Harsh environments, such as outdoors, high
Type 316 Stainless Steel (Active) 0.18 humidity, and salt environments. Typically there Chromium (Plated)

Nickel 0.20 should be not more than 0.15 V difference in the Stainless steel 301,304,310 (active)
"Anodic Index". For example; silver - nickel would
Type 430 Stainless Steel (Passive) 0.22 Stainless steel 430 (active)
have a difference of 0.17V being acceptable.
Copper Alloy 443 (Admiralty Brass) 0.29 Tungsten
G Bronze 0.31 • Normal environments like non-temperature and Brass
Copper Alloy 687 (Aluminum Brass) 0.32 humidity controlled environments. Typically there
should not be more than 0.25 V difference in the Nickel-silver (18% Ni)
Copper 0.36
"Anodic Index". Stainless steel 316L (active)
Type 410 Stainless Steel (Active) 0.52
Bronze 220
Type 304 Stainless Steel (Active) 0.53 • Controlled environments, such that are
temperature and humidity controlled, 0.50 V can Copper 110
Carbon Steel 0.61
be tolerated. Caution should be maintained when Red Brass
Cast Iron 0.61
deciding for this application as humidity and
Aluminum 3003-H 0.79 Stainless steel 347 (active)
temperature do vary from regions.
Zinc 1.03 Copper-nickel 715

Admiralty brass
Fastener Material Selection Based on the Galvanic Series of Metals Stainless steel 202 (active)
Table developed using information supplied by AISI Committee of Stainless Steel Producers.
Bronze, Phosphor
Key
A. The corrosion of the base metal is not increased by the fastener. Monel 400
B. The corrosion of the base metal is slightly increased by the fastener. Stainless steel 201 (active)
C. The corrosion of the base metal may be considerably increased by the fastener material.
D. The plating on the fastener is rapidly consumed. Stainless steel 321 (active)

E. The corrosion of the fastener is increased by the base metal. Stainless steel 316 (active)

FASTENER MATERIAL Stainless steel 309 (active)

STEEL STAINLESS STEEL STAINLESS STEEL Stainless steel 17-7PH (passive)


Zinc Plated Type 410 Type 302, 304, 316 ALUMINUM
Silicone Bronze 655
Zinc | Galvanized | ZN/Al
A C C B
BASE METAL

Coated Steel Stainless steel 301,304,321 (passive)

Aluminum A 1
Not Recommended B A Stainless steel 201,286 (passive)

Steel / Cast Iron A,D C B A Stainless steel 316L (passive)

Brass, Copper, Bronze A,D,E A B A,E Stainless steel 202 (passive)


Stainless Steel Titanium
A,D,E A A A,E
300 Series
Nobel (Cathodic) Lest Likely To Corrode
Footnotes
1. Because aluminum can expand a large distance, the high hardness of 410 SS case harden screws may All information is non-binding and without
lead to screw to failure due to lack of ductility or stress corrosion cracking. guarantee. Before using the products, all
specifications and calculations must be
NOTE: Organic coating to the screw will improve the corrosion resistance. Environments can affect the checked by a suitably qualified person and
local regulations must be observed. This
rate of corrosion and change the activity of the metals. document is subject to revision. We reserve
Revised by TFC: 1221JS the right to make technical changes. (0321-1)

Special Note: Preservative-Treated Lumber Applications


ACQ, Penta, CA or CBA preservative-treated lumber can be incompatible with certain types of fasteners. In those cases where any type of metal roof
or wall cladding materials are being attached to preservative treated lumber, the following fasteners are not compatible: zinc plated screws, zinc-alloy
headed screws, stainless capped screws, aluminum, copper and copper alloy. When attaching metal panels to those types of preservative-treated lumber,
a moisture barrier should be used between the lumber and the panel material. Metal panel fasteners that are compatible with preservative-treated lumber
are stainless steel fasteners, or hot dip galvanized nails manufactured to ASTM A153 class D or heavier. Other types of fasteners coated with proprietary
anti-corrosive technologies are also available for use with preservative-treated lumber. In addition, zinc-plated screws can be used in CCA and MCQ
pressure-treated lumber.
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