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Anaerobic corrosion
Hydrogen corrosion is a form of metal corrosion occurring in the presence of anoxic water.
Hydrogen corrosion is a form of metal corrosion occurring in the presence of anoxic water.
Bacterial anaerobic corrosion
Bacterial anaerobic corrosion is a bacterially-induced oxidation of metals.
Bacterial anaerobic corrosion is a bacterially-induced oxidation of metals.
Biogenic sulfide corrosion
Biogenic Sulfide Corrosion is a bacterially mediated process of forming hydrogen sulfide gas and the subsequent conversion to sulfuric acid that attacks concrete and steel within wastewater envi...
Biogenic Sulfide Corrosion is a bacterially mediated process of forming hydrogen sulfide gas and the subsequent conversion to sulfuric acid that attacks concrete and steel within wastewater envi...
Caustic embrittlement
Caustic embrittlement is the phenomenon in which the material of a boiler becomes brittle due to the accumulation of caustic substances.
Caustic embrittlement is the phenomenon in which the material of a boiler becomes brittle due to the accumulation of caustic substances.
Chloride
The chloride ion is formed when the element chlorine, a halogen, gains an electron to form an anion (negatively-charged ion) Cl−.
The chloride ion is formed when the element chlorine, a halogen, gains an electron to form an anion (negatively-charged ion) Cl−.
Coating
A coating is a covering that is applied to the surface of an object, usually referred to as the substrate.
A coating is a covering that is applied to the surface of an object, usually referred to as the substrate.
Cold water pitting of copper tube
Cold water pitting of copper tube occurs in only a minority of installations.
Cold water pitting of copper tube occurs in only a minority of installations.
Corrosion
Corrosion is the gradual destruction of material, usually metal, by chemical reaction with its environment.
Corrosion is the gradual destruction of material, usually metal, by chemical reaction with its environment.
Corrosion in space
Corrosion in space is the corrosion of materials occurring in outer space.
Corrosion in space is the corrosion of materials occurring in outer space.
Cover meter
A cover meter is an instrument to locate rebars and measure the exact concrete cover.
A cover meter is an instrument to locate rebars and measure the exact concrete cover.
Crevice corrosion
Crevice corrosion is a corrosion occurring in confined spaces to which the access of the working fluid from the environment is limited.
Crevice corrosion is a corrosion occurring in confined spaces to which the access of the working fluid from the environment is limited.
Decarburization
Decarburization is the process opposite to carburization, namely aimed at decreasing the content of carbon in metals (usually steel).
Decarburization is the process opposite to carburization, namely aimed at decreasing the content of carbon in metals (usually steel).
Dithionite
The dithionite anion (S2O42−), is an oxoanion of sulfur formally derived from the hypothetical compound dithionous acid, H2S2O4.
The dithionite anion (S2O42−), is an oxoanion of sulfur formally derived from the hypothetical compound dithionous acid, H2S2O4.
Embrittlement
Embrittlement is a loss of ductility of a material, making it brittle.
Embrittlement is a loss of ductility of a material, making it brittle.
Environmental stress fracture
In materials science, environmental stress fracture or environment assisted fracture is the generic name given to premature failure under the influence of tensile stresses and harmful envi...
In materials science, environmental stress fracture or environment assisted fracture is the generic name given to premature failure under the influence of tensile stresses and harmful envi...
Erosion corrosion
Erosion corrosion is a degradation of material surface due to mechanical action, often by impinging liquid, abrasion by a slurry, particles suspended in fast flowing liquid or gas, bubbles or dr...
Erosion corrosion is a degradation of material surface due to mechanical action, often by impinging liquid, abrasion by a slurry, particles suspended in fast flowing liquid or gas, bubbles or dr...
Erosion corrosion of copper water tubes
Erosion corrosion, also known as impingement damage, is the combined effect of corrosion and erosion caused by rapid flowing turbulent water.
Erosion corrosion, also known as impingement damage, is the combined effect of corrosion and erosion caused by rapid flowing turbulent water.
Exfoliation corrosion
In metallurgy, exfoliation corrosion is a form of intergranular corrosion that manifests itself by lifting up the surface grains of a metal by the force of expanding corrosion products occurring...
In metallurgy, exfoliation corrosion is a form of intergranular corrosion that manifests itself by lifting up the surface grains of a metal by the force of expanding corrosion products occurring...
Flow-accelerated corrosion
Flow-accelerated corrosion (FAC), also known as flow-assisted corrosion, is a corrosion mechanism in which a normally protective oxide layer on a metal surface dissolves in a fast flowing water.
Flow-accelerated corrosion (FAC), also known as flow-assisted corrosion, is a corrosion mechanism in which a normally protective oxide layer on a metal surface dissolves in a fast flowing water.
Fougerite
Fougerite is a recently discovered representative of clay minerals, chemically and structurally related to so-called green rust, hydrotalcite-like minerals (hydrotalcite, pyroaurite, iowai...
Fougerite is a recently discovered representative of clay minerals, chemically and structurally related to so-called green rust, hydrotalcite-like minerals (hydrotalcite, pyroaurite, iowai...
Fretting
Fretting refers to wear and sometimes corrosion damage at the asperities of contact surfaces.
Fretting refers to wear and sometimes corrosion damage at the asperities of contact surfaces.
Galvanic cell
A Galvanic cell, or Voltaic cell, named after Luigi Galvani, or Alessandro Volta respectively, is an electrochemical cell that derives electrical energy from spontaneous redox reaction tak...
A Galvanic cell, or Voltaic cell, named after Luigi Galvani, or Alessandro Volta respectively, is an electrochemical cell that derives electrical energy from spontaneous redox reaction tak...
Galvanic corrosion
Galvanic corrosion is an electrochemical process in which one metal corrodes preferentially to another when both metals are in electrical contact and immersed in an electrolyte.
Galvanic corrosion is an electrochemical process in which one metal corrodes preferentially to another when both metals are in electrical contact and immersed in an electrolyte.
Galvanic series
The galvanic series (or electropotential series) determines the nobility of metals and semi-metals.
The galvanic series (or electropotential series) determines the nobility of metals and semi-metals.
Gold-aluminium intermetallic
A gold-aluminium intermetallic is an intermetallic compound of gold and aluminium that occurs at contacts between the two metals.
A gold-aluminium intermetallic is an intermetallic compound of gold and aluminium that occurs at contacts between the two metals.
Grain boundary depletion
Grain boundary depletion is a mechanism of corrosion, when grain boundaries are depleted of some elements, changing their properties.
Grain boundary depletion is a mechanism of corrosion, when grain boundaries are depleted of some elements, changing their properties.
Green death
Green death is a solution used to test the resistance to corrosion of metals.
Green death is a solution used to test the resistance to corrosion of metals.
Green rust
Fougerite is a recently discovered representative of clay minerals, chemically and structurally related to so-called green rust, hydrotalcite-like minerals (hydrotalcite, pyroaurite, iowai...
Fougerite is a recently discovered representative of clay minerals, chemically and structurally related to so-called green rust, hydrotalcite-like minerals (hydrotalcite, pyroaurite, iowai...
High temperature corrosion
Hot corrosion is a mechanism of "high temperature corrosion", others include high temperature oxidation, sulfidation and carbonization.
Hot corrosion is a mechanism of "high temperature corrosion", others include high temperature oxidation, sulfidation and carbonization.
Hydrogen damage
Hydrogen damage is the generic name given to a large number of metal degradation processes due to interaction with hydrogen.
Hydrogen damage is the generic name given to a large number of metal degradation processes due to interaction with hydrogen.
Hydrogen embrittlement
Hydrogen embrittlement is the process by which various metals, most importantly high-strength steel, become brittle and fracture following exposure to hydrogen.
Hydrogen embrittlement is the process by which various metals, most importantly high-strength steel, become brittle and fracture following exposure to hydrogen.
Intergranular corrosion
Intergranular corrosion (IGC), also known as intergranular attack (IGA), is a form of corrosion where the boundaries of crystallites of the material are more susceptible to cor...
Intergranular corrosion (IGC), also known as intergranular attack (IGA), is a form of corrosion where the boundaries of crystallites of the material are more susceptible to cor...
Low plasticity burnishing
Low plasticity burnishing (LPB) is a method of metal improvement that provides deep, stable surface compressive residual stresses with little cold work for improved damage tolerance and me...
Low plasticity burnishing (LPB) is a method of metal improvement that provides deep, stable surface compressive residual stresses with little cold work for improved damage tolerance and me...
Metal dusting
Metal dusting is "a catastrophic form of corrosion that occurs when susceptible materials are exposed to environments with high carbon activities."
Metal dusting is "a catastrophic form of corrosion that occurs when susceptible materials are exposed to environments with high carbon activities."
Micro pitting
Micro pitting is a fatigue failure of the surface of a material commonly seen in rolling bearings and gears.
Micro pitting is a fatigue failure of the surface of a material commonly seen in rolling bearings and gears.
Microbial corrosion
Microbial corrosion, also called bacterial corrosion, bio-corrosion, microbiologically-influenced corrosion, or microbially-induced corrosion, is corrosion caused or prom...
Microbial corrosion, also called bacterial corrosion, bio-corrosion, microbiologically-influenced corrosion, or microbially-induced corrosion, is corrosion caused or prom...
NACA Technical Note No. 842
NACA Technical Note No. 842 - Tidewater and Weather Exposure Tests of Metals used in Aircraft - II was issued by the United States National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics in February 1942.
NACA Technical Note No. 842 - Tidewater and Weather Exposure Tests of Metals used in Aircraft - II was issued by the United States National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics in February 1942.
Oxide jacking
Oxide jacking, also called the expansive force of rusting or rust burst is a phenomenon that can cause damage to structures made of stone, masonry, concrete or ceramics, and reinforc...
Oxide jacking, also called the expansive force of rusting or rust burst is a phenomenon that can cause damage to structures made of stone, masonry, concrete or ceramics, and reinforc...
Ozone cracking
Cracks can be formed in many different elastomers by ozone attack, and the characteristic form of attack of vulnerable rubbers is known as ozone cracking.
Cracks can be formed in many different elastomers by ozone attack, and the characteristic form of attack of vulnerable rubbers is known as ozone cracking.
Panel edge staining
Panel edge staining is a naturally occurring problem that occurs to anodized aluminium and stainless steel paneling and facades.
Panel edge staining is a naturally occurring problem that occurs to anodized aluminium and stainless steel paneling and facades.
Pilling-Bedworth ratio
The Pilling-Bedworth ratio (P-B ratio), in corrosion of metals, is the ratio of the volume of the elementary cell of a metal oxide to the volume of the elementary cell of the corresponding...
The Pilling-Bedworth ratio (P-B ratio), in corrosion of metals, is the ratio of the volume of the elementary cell of a metal oxide to the volume of the elementary cell of the corresponding...
Pitting corrosion
Pitting corrosion, or pitting, is a form of extremely localized corrosion that leads to the creation of small holes in the metal.
Pitting corrosion, or pitting, is a form of extremely localized corrosion that leads to the creation of small holes in the metal.
Polarization (corrosion)
Polarization in corrosion refers to any changes in the equilibrium potential of an electrochemical reaction.
Polarization in corrosion refers to any changes in the equilibrium potential of an electrochemical reaction.
Polymer degradation
Polymer degradation is a change in the properties - tensile strength, colour, shape, etc.
Polymer degradation is a change in the properties - tensile strength, colour, shape, etc.
Polysulfide
Polysulfides are a class of chemical compounds containing chains of sulfur atoms.
Polysulfides are a class of chemical compounds containing chains of sulfur atoms.
Red plague (corrosion)
Red plague is an accelerated corrosion of copper when plated with silver.
Red plague is an accelerated corrosion of copper when plated with silver.
Rouging
Rouging refers to a form of corrosion found in stainless steel.
Rouging refers to a form of corrosion found in stainless steel.
Rusticle
A rusticle is a formation of rust similar to an icicle or stalactite in appearance that occurs underwater when wrought iron oxidizes.
A rusticle is a formation of rust similar to an icicle or stalactite in appearance that occurs underwater when wrought iron oxidizes.
Salt spray test
The salt spray test is a standardized test method used to check corrosion resistance of coated samples.
The salt spray test is a standardized test method used to check corrosion resistance of coated samples.
Schikorr reaction
The Schikorr reaction formally describes the conversion of the iron hydroxide into iron oxide.
The Schikorr reaction formally describes the conversion of the iron hydroxide into iron oxide.
Season cracking
Season cracking is a form of stress-corrosion cracking of brass cartridge cases originally reported from British forces in India.
Season cracking is a form of stress-corrosion cracking of brass cartridge cases originally reported from British forces in India.
Selective leaching
Selective leaching, also called dealloying, demetalification, parting and selective corrosion, is a corrosion type in some solid solution alloys, when in suitable conditi...
Selective leaching, also called dealloying, demetalification, parting and selective corrosion, is a corrosion type in some solid solution alloys, when in suitable conditi...
Sensitization effect
Sensitization of metals involves the creation of galvanic corrosion cells within the microstructure of an alloy.
Sensitization of metals involves the creation of galvanic corrosion cells within the microstructure of an alloy.
Slow strain rate testing
Slow strain rate testing, also called constant extension rate tensile testing, is a standard method of testing of materials, often metals, in which the specimen is subjected to elongation ...
Slow strain rate testing, also called constant extension rate tensile testing, is a standard method of testing of materials, often metals, in which the specimen is subjected to elongation ...
Spall
Spall are flakes of a material that are broken off a larger solid body and can be produced by a variety of mechanisms, including as a result of projectile impact, corrosion, weathering, cavitati...
Spall are flakes of a material that are broken off a larger solid body and can be produced by a variety of mechanisms, including as a result of projectile impact, corrosion, weathering, cavitati...
Stress corrosion cracking
Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) is the growth of cracks in a corrosive environment.
Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) is the growth of cracks in a corrosive environment.
Sulfide stress cracking
Sulfide stress cracking (SSC) is a form of hydrogen embrittlement which is a cathodic cracking mechanism.
Sulfide stress cracking (SSC) is a form of hydrogen embrittlement which is a cathodic cracking mechanism.
Tarnish
Tarnish is a thin layer of corrosion that forms over copper, brass, silver, aluminum, and other similar metals as their outermost layer undergoes a chemical reaction.
Tarnish is a thin layer of corrosion that forms over copper, brass, silver, aluminum, and other similar metals as their outermost layer undergoes a chemical reaction.
Tetrathionate
The tetrathionate anion, S4O62−, is a sulfur oxoanion derived from the compound tetrathionic acid, H2S4O6.
The tetrathionate anion, S4O62−, is a sulfur oxoanion derived from the compound tetrathionic acid, H2S4O6.
Tribocorrosion
Tribocorrosion is a material degradation process due to the combined effect of corrosion and wear.
Tribocorrosion is a material degradation process due to the combined effect of corrosion and wear.
Wet storage stain
Wet storage stain, more commonly known as white rust or white corrosion, is a type of zinc corrosion.
Wet storage stain, more commonly known as white rust or white corrosion, is a type of zinc corrosion.
Zinc pest
Zinc pest, (from German Zinkpest), is a destructive, intercrystalline corrosion process of zinc alloys containing lead impurities.
Zinc pest, (from German Zinkpest), is a destructive, intercrystalline corrosion process of zinc alloys containing lead impurities.