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Will Na2SO4 (Sodium sulfate), when used as an Electrolyte in Water, EAT away at submerged Aluminum components, when performing Electrolysis ?
Electrolysis of Na2SO4 on Submerged Aluminum
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Sodium sulfate is corrosive to aluminum. It forms a film of oxide/hydroxide while the sulfate binds to aluminum. It doesn't actually "eat away" at it.
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Thank you osilmag.
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