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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critical pitting potential

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

The lowest value of oxidizing potential at which pits nucleate and grow. It is dependent on the test method used.

density of gases

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

The mass of a unit volume of a gas at a stated temperature and pressure.

density of solids and liquids

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

The mass of unit volume of a material at a specified temperature.

critical anodic current density

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

The maximum anodic current density observed in the active region for a metal or alloy electrode that exhibits active-passive behavior in an environment.

compressive strength

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

The maximum compressive stress a material is capable of developing. With a brittle material that fails in compression by fracturing, the compressive strength has a definite value. In the case of ...

limiting current density

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

The maximum current density that can be used to obtain a desired electrode reaction without undue interference such as from polarization.

corrosion fatigue limit

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

The maximum cyclic stress value that a metal can with stand for a specified number of cycles or length of time in a given corrosive environment. See corrosion fatigue strength.