Dissimilar metals definition

Dissimilar metals means those metals which are incompatible with one another in the presence of moisture, as determined from their relative positions in the Electrochemical Series, or from test data.

Examples of Dissimilar metals in a sentence

  • Dissimilar metals, as defined in MIL-STD-889, Dissimilar Metals, will not be in contact with each other.

  • Dissimilar metals to be connected with dielectric unions or couplings.

  • Dissimilar metals shall be separated by appropriate measures to avoid galvanic corrosion.

  • Dissimilar metals insulating gaskets shall be placed between the door handles and outer door panels to prevent any electrolytic reaction between dissimilar metals to protect paint.