Galvanic Series of Metals in Seawater

The table shows how the various metals are denoted as noble and less noble.

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*Ranges in acidic water, e.g., in crevices, stagnant, low velocity, or poorly aerated water
The closer 2 metals in the table are to each other, the less prone they are to corrode
The further away 2 metals in the table are, the greater the risk of corrosion of the less noble (anode)
The higher the potential, the more noble a specific material will beExample:
– Stainless steel AISI 304 is more noble than aluminum
– Stainless steel AISI 316 is more noble than AISI 304
– Titanium of any grade is more noble than AISI 316