Galvanic Corrosion vs. Electrode Potential

Introduction to electrochemical series and corrosion of metals. Explore standard electrode potentials and understand galvanic corrosion when connecting different metals.

ElementElectrode Potential (volts)
Lithium-3.04
Rubidium-2.92
Potassium-2.92
Calcium-2.87
Barium-2.8
Sodium-2.71
Magnesium-2.37
Beryllium-1.85
Aluminum-1.67
Manganese-1.19
Zinc-0.76
Chromium-0.74
Tungsten-0.58
Iron-0.44
Cadmium-0.4
Cobalt-0.28
Nickel-0.24
Tin-0.14
Lead-0.13
Hydrogen0
Antimony0.1
Copper0.34
Iodine0.54
Silver0.8
Mercury0.85
Bromine1.07
Platinum1.2
Chlorine1.36
Gold1.5
Fluorine2.87