Does Gallium (liquid or solid) corrode all forms of brass?

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I know that it corrodes copper, but does it do the same to all brass or bronze compositions?

Gowtham · Accepted Answer · 2015-04-29 15:16:35Z

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From here

Gallium is corrosive to all metals except tungsten and tantalum, which have a high resistance to corrosion.

Beta-Brass is embrittled by Gallium

Due to its highly reducing character it is highly corrosive material.

answered Apr 29 '15 at 15:16

Gowtham

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$\begingroup$ As I understand it, 316 stainless steel is fairly resistant as long as we are not talking structural use $\endgroup$ – Dirk Bruere Apr 29 '15 at 15:44
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$\begingroup$ I found it actually does corrode 316 steel here , here. But here, the penetration seems to be only $12 \mu m$. I probably think under no stress conditions, 316 is resistant to Gallium due to passivation. $\endgroup$ – Gowtham Apr 29 '15 at 15:56

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