An assembly comprised of circular AISI 301 stainless steel plates having a total exposed area of 1.5 m2 are bolted together with chromium-plated steel cap screws having a total exposed area of 110 cm2. The environment contains moisture, and possibly some salt (see Figure P9.8).
(a) Which metal will corrode?
(b) If half as many bolts are used, what influence would this have on the total rate of corrosion?
(c) How could corrosion be reduced?
