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Galvanic corrosion between galvanized steel and bare steel

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ericsm

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Jun 20, 2006
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Will bare mild steel that is in contact with zinc plated or hot dipped galvanized steel induce galvanic corrosion?

 
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At the point of contact, it will accelerate the corrosion of the zinc. At some distance from the point of contact, it will corrode just like any unprotected carbon steel item.
 
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