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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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radiation damage
Materials science; Corrosion engineering
A general term for the alteration of properties of a material arising from exposure to ionizing radiation (penetrating radiation), such as x-rays, gamma rays. neutrons, heavy-particle radiation, or ...
cementite
Materials science; Corrosion engineering
A compound of iron and carbon, known chemically as iron carbide and having the approximate chemical formula Fe3C. It is characterized by an orthorhombic crystal structure. When it occurs as a phase ...
corrosion resistance
Materials science; Corrosion engineering
Ability of a metal to withstand corrosion in a given corrosion system.
dislocation
Materials science; Corrosion engineering
A linear imperfection in a crystalline array of atoms. Two basic types are recognized: (1) an edge dislocation corresponds to the row of mismatched atoms along the edge formed by an extra, partial ...
electrode
Materials science; Corrosion engineering
(I) An electronic conductor used to establish electrical contact with an electrolytic part of a circuit. (2) An electronic conductor in contact with an ionic conductor.
acid
Materials science; Corrosion engineering
A chemical substance that yields hydrogen ions (H + ) when dissolved in water. Compare with base. .
cavitation corrosion
Materials science; Corrosion engineering
A process involving conjoint corrosion and cavitation.
