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galvanic insulation is when two different metal materials are electrically isolated to prevent galvanic corrosion. Galvanic corrosion is similar to the reaction that takes place in an electric battery cell. Two materials, an anode and a cathode, immersed in an electrolyte produce a voltage that causes metal ions from the anode to move to the cathode. This is a desired effect in a battery since it allows electricity to charge and discharge. However, the galvanic reaction causes the anode to gradually corrode and when corrosion is not desirable, the materials must be insulated. For example, when immersed in water, aluminum acts as an anode for chromium, which can cause aluminum parts to corrode when it rains, unless they are insulated. Both of these materials are used in some products, such as automobiles, for structural and ornamental purposes, and corrosion is generally not desired. Therefore they must be galvanically insulated to prevent corrosion.

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