User Story: Defending Automotive Components Against Corrosive Destruction

When two different metals are joined, chemical reactions between them cause galvanic corrosion. But by the time we can see its manifestation through bubbling paint and white powdery growths, it's too late to stop it from happening. Some cars contain over 2000 rivets that join components, providing crucial structural support. These rivets are often a weak spot when it comes to corrosion, costing the automotive industry billions of dollars every year. Find out how researchers have used simulation to study electrochemical reactions and improve corrosion protection in automotive parts. Faster detection and improved method of protection means that cars, vans, and trucks of the future will benefit from significantly decreased levels of decay, longer-lasting structural support and more lightweight designs.