College
College of Engineering (COE)
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-03 18:15:32
Major
Corrosion Engineering
Honors Course
4250:497-003
Number of Credits
2
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2020
Abstract
As car manufacturers seek to use lighter weight materials, aluminum is being more commonly used in the construction of vehicles. However, the strength of steel cannot be matched and both metals are necessary, leading to the joining of dissimilar metals. This connection of different metals leads to a galvanic coupling and subsequent corrosion of the less noble metal. This project aims to observe the corrosion and galvanic coupling behavior of aluminum alloys and carbon steel so that a model may be produced which can accurately predict the expected responses of the metals in various environments. Better, more accurate modeling of the corrosion behavior can lead to the design of safer, more effective parts.
Research Sponsor
David Bastidas
First Reader
Rajeev Gupta
Second Reader
R.S. Lillard
Honors Faculty Advisor
Hongbo Cong
Recommended Citation
Saul, Maegan, "Galvanic Corrosion in Aluminum/Steel Joints" (2020). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1205.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1205