Does aluminium react with salt water?

Aluminum is an extremely reactive element and is never found in the elemental state in mature. Aluminum, in the presence of Oxygen, in any form, immediately binds with the Oxygen, forming an very tight and nearly impervious layer of Aluminum Oxide. read more

Aluminium it self does not react with salt water. However, if you do observe corrosion, chances are: dissolved chlorine gas in water oxidizes aluminium. chloride anions in salt water prevent formation of compact alumina layer on surface, leading to severe oxidation from dissolved oxygen. read more

Quick Answer. Aluminum does react with water. The reaction happens differently, depending on what form the aluminum is in and what other elements it is bonded to. read more

Fiesta, a Florida pontoon builder that bills its boats as “built for use in salt water,” isolates hardware and stainless-steel bolts from the aluminum with nylon washers. Hull compartments have drains with silicone-sealed nylon plugs that can be opened to drain accumulated moisture. read more