If you had a house with bot copper and zinc galvanized iron water pipes, which metal would be oxidized first? Why would this be desirable?

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Chris Acheson · Answer 1 · 2017-12-30T04:23:25+0000

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Zinc would oxidize faster, and this would be desirable because it forms a protective layer much like aluminum and this prevents further corrosion for a longer period of time.

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If you had a house with bot copper and zinc galvanized iron water pipes, which metal would be oxidized first? Why would this be desirable?

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