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    The electromotive force (EMF) series ranks metals based on their inherent reactivity, with the most noble metals at the top having the highest positive electrochemical potential and the most active metals at the bottom having the highest negative potential. This series determines a metal's tendency to release energy and corrode. The EMF values listed can predict if galvanic corrosion may occur between two metals in contact within an electrolyte, with the less noble metal corroding. Knowledge of the EMF series helps understand how corrosion happens and can be prevented or reduced, as galvanic corrosion will be fastest when the cathode is much larger than the anode.

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    The electromotive force (EMF) series ranks metals based on their inherent reactivity, with the most noble metals at the top having the highest positive electrochemical potential and the most active metals at the bottom having the highest negative potential. This series determines a metal's tendency to release energy and corrode. The EMF values listed can predict if galvanic corrosion may occur between two metals in contact within an electrolyte, with the less noble metal corroding. Knowledge of the EMF series helps understand how corrosion happens and can be prevented or reduced, as galvanic corrosion will be fastest when the cathode is much larger than the anode.

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    BSME Applied Chemistry GC-103

    Electromotive Force Series


    (EMF Series)
    Definition - What does Electromotive Force Series (EMF
    Series) mean?
    An electromotive force series (EMF series) is a metal's ranking
    in respect to inherent reactivity. The metals located at the top of
    the series are considered the most noble, with the highest level
    of positive electrochemical potential. The metal that can be
    found at the bottom is the most active and contains the highest
    amount of negative electrochemical potential.
    This series is helpful in determining the tendency of a metal to
    release energy and corrode.
    Corrosionpedia explains Electromotive Force Series (EMF
    Series)
    The material ranking in accordance to potential can be seen in
    the EMF or galvanic series. For instance, those that have higher
    EMF values include gold, copper and platinum. Materials that
    have low EMF include zinc and magnesium. These EMF values
    have been computed suited for standard cases, but the order may
    differ according to the environment. Metals like aluminum and
    titanium can build highly protective oxide layers at room
    temperatures.
    There can be different potentials in situations where two metals
    are utilized within a single environment. If these metals are
    connected electrically or come in contact with each other, an
    adequate amount of potential difference might result in electron
    flow between the metals. The more noble a metal is, the less
    resistant it is to corrosion. This leads to heightened levels of

    Dr. Islam Date: October 12, 2015 Page 1 of 2


    BSME Applied Chemistry GC-103

    corrosion of material that is anodic and less attack in cathodic


    material. Knowledge of the electromagnetic force series helps in
    understanding corrosion and how it can be reduced or prevented.
    The EMF series can be most useful in evaluating the possible
    occurrence of galvanic corrosion. It is essential that accurate
    values are utilized or identified for the right temperature and
    solution. Essentially, the anode’s relative area in comparison to
    the cathode highly influences the rate of corrosion. The bigger
    the cathode portion in relation to the anodic area, the faster the
    rate of corrosion will be. For instance, bolts made of steel placed
    through a copper sheet which is nobler will corrode faster than
    the copper sheet in an identical environment. So, the principle is
    that galvanic corrosion can take place when two alloys or metals
    come in contact with each other within an electrolyte. Between
    the two, the less noble metal will undergo corrosion.

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