Connecting Lead (Pb) Electrode With Copper Strip

Er, the vast majority of cables connected to batteries are made of copper.

Surprisingly u have given the customary practise but not the solution: which could have been better and encouraging answer.

"It is a common practise to connect Lead terminals with copper leads(cable). But thermocouple effect can be minimized by using/applying grease at the point of coupling to avoid oxidation and corrosion."

PW: I am concerned that even this answer is insufficiently encouraging. How about something along the lines of this:

Copper is nice and shines up beautifully! You will find the contrast of the bright copper and the duller grey lead to be perhaps soothing or energizing, depending upon your mood. If you observe the copper over time you may find that it turns green, which can only add the the satisfaction of using such an interesting metal: it can be both a pragmatic choice as well as an aesthetic one. Copper and lead: a satisfying combo!

It is a common practise to connect Lead terminals with copper leads(cable). But thermocouple effect can be minimized by using/applying grease at the point of coupling to avoid oxidation and corrosion.

Dear All,

Thank you very much for your valuable advise.

The thermocouple effect is not a result of corrosion nor will grease change it unless of course, since grease in an insulator, it prevents contact. However a coating of grease will inhibit corrosion.

Chances are that the microvolt level of the thermocouple effect is not going to be an issue in a battery connection. Of course corrosion is.

Fear not my brother, for all indulge in it without any untowards results.......

Apart from copper , alluminium , silver , gold can be used for conduction if you can afford?? , alluminium is second solution after copper ,i have not gone through different metals for battery terminal connections but have seen nickel or silver coated copper lugs and fastners , still we used to apply gelly , grease around terminals after connecting terminals

Lead to copper is fine use dielectric grease when putting it together then coat it when your done. It will eventually corrode if not maintained. Keep up with it it will be fine.