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079 - Galvanic Corrosion: How Dissimilar Metals Cause Failure
Galvanic corrosion happens when dissimilar metals touch in the presence of moisture, and it destroys building assemblies faster than most people expect.
In this episode, Layla breaks down exactly how galvanic corrosion works using the Statue of Liberty's 1980s restoration as a real-world case study. She covers the three ingredients every galvanic reaction needs, walks through the galvanic series chart so you know which metals are the bullies and which are the victims, and explains why copper beats up almost everything it touches. You will learn the surface area ratio concept, the water flow…
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