Bolting Structural Steel to aluminum
Bolting Structural Steel to aluminum
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I've got a around-the-house project where I've bolted [don't know what type of bolts, just hardware store type stuff] A36 structural steel plate to another plate made of aluminum [don't know what type/alloy].
On a day to day basis, it's in a fairly dry environment and should never come in contact with a significant level of salt or salt water.
Given those facts: what do you think my corrosion risk is? Will the aluminum get eaten up?
Sorry for the lack on info on some of the materials and thanks in advance.
On a day to day basis, it's in a fairly dry environment and should never come in contact with a significant level of salt or salt water.
Given those facts: what do you think my corrosion risk is? Will the aluminum get eaten up?
Sorry for the lack on info on some of the materials and thanks in advance.





RE: Bolting Structural Steel to aluminum
The steel will disappear in the presence of moisture.
No moisture, no problem.
Check the cheapo hardware every few years.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Bolting Structural Steel to aluminum
Thanks!
RE: Bolting Structural Steel to aluminum
Steve Jones
Materials & Corrosion Engineer
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