TheGreenSmith Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I have been making a decorative knife out of 1018 cold roll steel. Because my mill is currently unusable, I cannot make the crossbar out of steel (the design is too complicated for other tools). I decided that casting it out of aluminium would be the next best option. However, steel and aluminium together create a risk of galvanic corrosion. After some research, it seems the best solution would be to use aluminium 2017, 2024, or 2117, since it is very close to 1018 on the galvanic series. I also plan to insulate the two metals with rubber. My question: Will this stop the corrosion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McPherson Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 How do you stop galvanic corrosion? Don't let it start. Knives have been made with all sorts of different metal combinations for thousands of years, and it has never been a problem as long as they were properly maintained. Keep it clean. I don't mean wiping it on your pants leg after gutting a deer, I mean CLEAN! Build it tight so that water and blood can not seep into the joints, oil and wax the materials, and don't store the blade in the sheath for long periods. All a wall hanger needs is a coat of car wax to keep the fingerprints from ruining it, unless you live on a barge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 One thing we use in the electrical field I work in, is a product called "No-lox" it looks like nickel powder in a vasolene base, coat the contact points, to prevent the action. You should be able to find it in box stores electrical section, or electrical wholesalers of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreenSmith Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 Thank you for your replies. I just realized that I accidentally posted this in the wrong topic. I meant to post it in Problem Solving. Can it be moved? its about chemistry so it was moved here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Welcome aboard Greensmith, glad to have you. If you put your general location in the header you might be surprised how many of the IFI gang live within visiting distance. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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