252 Galvanic Corrosion Compatibilty Chart Technical Information
252 Galvanic Corrosion Compatibilty Chart Technical Information
252 Galvanic Corrosion Compatibilty Chart Technical 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
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)
Aluminum A 1
Not Recommended B A Stainless steel 201,286 (passive)