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Old 21-05-2013, 09:05 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Slugs - Phosphor Bronze

On 21/05/2013 13:32, Bob Hobden wrote:
"Baz" wrote
I read ages ago that dissimilar metals can cause an electric current.
(basics for a small charge). Elecrolite static charge? We can get
corrosion
from this and during this process a polaric field can be obtained. It is
arguable that this is how life was formed with the aid of liquid water.



That's why you don't use Stainless Steel screws/bolts in Aluminium. The
Ally will just corrode away.


So what combination of metals would stand the best chance of success do
you think?