From: "Ben Doom"
> When two differing types of metals are in contact, they tend to
> chemically react, creating an electric charge and corroding both metals.
>
> This is why knives should be stored in knife blocks, by the way. It's
> also why the clamps on your battery terminals should be tight -- to seal
> out air and prevent corrosion between the clamp and post.
>
> Wow! I finally knew something useful!
Geek. :-)
I actually knew that. It's why I've been buying hot-dipped galvanized nails
and wishing I could afford stainless steel. The stainless has significantly
less galvanic corrosion.
-Kevin
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