Materials science

Materials science

The the study of matter and their applications in various areas of science and engineering.

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eutectoid

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

(1) An isothermal reversible reaction in which a solid solution is converted into two or more intimately mixed solids on cooling, the number of solids formed being the same as the ...

electromotive force series (emf series)

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

A list of elements arranged according to their standard electrode potentials (Hydrogen electrode is a reference point nd given the value zero), with "noble" metals such as gold ...

chrome pickle

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

(1) Producing a chromate conversion coating on magnesium for temporary protection or for a paint base. (2) The solution that produces the conversion coating.

passive

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

(1) A metal corroding under the control of a surface reaction product. (2) The state of the metal surface characterized by low corrosion rates in a potential region that is ...

galvanic couple

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

A pair of dissimilar conductors, commonly metals, in electrical contact. See also galvanic corrosion.

deoxidizing

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

(1) The removal of oxygen from molten metals by use of suitable deoxidizers. (2) Sometimes refers to the removal of undesirable elements other than oxygen by the introduction of ...