galvanic-corrosion
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galvanic corrosion
Also called: electrolytic corrosion
Standards
a type of corrosion that occurs when two dissimilar metals are in intimate contact in a moist environment. Corrosion of the more reactive metal is accelerated by the presence of the less reactive metal
Source - AS/NZS 3500.0:2003: Plumbing and drainage
HB50
corrosion which occurs when two dissimilar metals are in intimate contact in a moist environment
Corrosion of the more reactive metal is accelerated by the presence of the less reactive metal.
See also: galvanic series