Corrosion engineering

Corrosion engineering

The process of applying engineering science in the design and manufacturing of materials, structures and devices to manage and control corrosion.

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oxidation

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

(1) A reaction in which there is an increase in valence resulting from a loss of electrons. Contrast with reduction. (2) A corrosion reaction in which the corroded metal forms an oxide; usually ...

cation

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

A positively charged ion that migrates through the electrolyte toward the cathode under the influence of a potential gradient. See also anion and ion.

polarization curve

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

A plot of r current density versus electrode potential for a specific electrode-electrolyte combination.

luggin probe (Luggin Haber capillary)

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

A small tube or capillary filled with electrolyte, terminating close to the metal surface under study, and used to provide an ionically conducting path without diffusion between an electrode under ...

poultice corrosion

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

A term used in the automotive industry to describe the corrosion of vehicle body parts due to the collection of road salts and debris on ledges and in pockets that are kept moist by weather and ...

metal dusting

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

Accelerated deterioration of metals in carbonaceous gases at elevated temperatures to form a dust-like corrosion product; a unique form of high temperature corrosion which forms a dust-like corrosion ...

elastomer

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

A natural or synthetic polymer, which at room temperature can be stretched repeatedly to at least twice its original length, and which after removal of the tensile loud will immediately and forcibly ...