Can you mix ali with nickle

[BigTabs]

Im still a learner when it comes to water cooling i have the maximus vi formula and was going to use the crosschill with my EK CPU BLOCK

can it be done with no problems or am i best just leaving the crosschill out of the loop

Kind Regards
Kyle

 

[carwiz]

I'm not sure I understand what you mean. Are you talking about mixing an alloy or just two types of metal in the same cooling system? Aluminum and nickel don't react with one another if that's what you're asking. I've plated aluminum with nickel many times.

 

[linnemeyerhere]

In theory the two different metals could set up electrolysis but with many modern water cooling fluids there anti corrosive kind of like your cars radiator fluid.

 

[kbrady1979]

Here's a good read: Galvanic Corrosion Explored

Honestly, I think most people make too much of this. Yes, it is bound to happen at some time or another, but most of the high quality units are designed, and under warranty, for quite a few years of service. It's not going to happen in a matter of months or even a couple of years.

 

[carwiz]

You could use a pure alcohol coolant. It's nonconductive as it remains in molecule form. (no ionic dissolution) I wonder why the author of that article didn't explore that side? If you eliminate the electrolyte, you eliminate galvanic corrosion and different metals wouldn't matter.

 

[Britton30]

It depends on what is meant by "ali"? Aluminum, alcohol, alkali or something else?

 

[derekimo]

The OP's other thread...

http://www.sevenforums.com/pc-custom-builds-overclocking/309734-crosschill-mvif.html#post2577821

 

[Lady Fitzgerald]

You could use a pure alcohol coolant. It's nonconductive as it remains in molecule form. (no ionic dissolution) I wonder why the author of that article didn't explore that side? If you eliminate the electrolyte, you eliminate galvanic corrosion and different metals wouldn't matter.

Besides alcohol possibly migrating through the hoses, eventually causing loss of coolant, there is the possibility of a leak that could result in a nice, little fire. Also, some kinds of alcohol are corrosive.

 

[madcratebuilder]

Use the oligodynamic effect to your advantage. Distilled H2O and a silver coil, a strong UV light can be a plus.