So I was reading through some of Supras ROP theory and other things around this site about electromagnetic differences in dissimilar metals, and I had an idea.
The ROP is currently made out of copper and zinc which has a certain voltage potential. This according to the galvanic series chart, would not have the greatest potential for generating current.
"Metals can be arranged in a galvanic series representing the potential they develop in a given electrolyte against a standard reference electrode. The relative position of two metals on such a series gives a good indication of which metal is more likely to corrode more quickly. However, other factors such as water aeration and flow rate can influence the process markedly."
Electrode potential chart:
Element Electrode Potential
(Volts)
Lithium -3.04
Rubidium -2.92
Potassium -2.92
Calcium -2.87
Barium -2.80
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 -0.40
Cobalt -0.28
Nickel -0.24
Tin -0.14
Lead -0.13
Hydrogen +0.00
Antimony +0.10
Copper +0.34
Iodine +0.54
Silver +0.80
Mercury +0.85
Bromine +1.07
Platinum +1.20
Chlorine +1.36
Gold +1.50
Fluorine +2.87
This chart tells me that copper would be better suited with aluminum for electrode potential. Even better would be gold and aluminum because the potential difference is so great.
Is this thinking correct?
The ROP is currently made out of copper and zinc which has a certain voltage potential. This according to the galvanic series chart, would not have the greatest potential for generating current.
"Metals can be arranged in a galvanic series representing the potential they develop in a given electrolyte against a standard reference electrode. The relative position of two metals on such a series gives a good indication of which metal is more likely to corrode more quickly. However, other factors such as water aeration and flow rate can influence the process markedly."
Electrode potential chart:
Element Electrode Potential
(Volts)
Lithium -3.04
Rubidium -2.92
Potassium -2.92
Calcium -2.87
Barium -2.80
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 -0.40
Cobalt -0.28
Nickel -0.24
Tin -0.14
Lead -0.13
Hydrogen +0.00
Antimony +0.10
Copper +0.34
Iodine +0.54
Silver +0.80
Mercury +0.85
Bromine +1.07
Platinum +1.20
Chlorine +1.36
Gold +1.50
Fluorine +2.87
This chart tells me that copper would be better suited with aluminum for electrode potential. Even better would be gold and aluminum because the potential difference is so great.
Is this thinking correct?