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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fouling

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

An accumulation of deposits. This term includes accumulation and growth of marine organisms on a submerged metal surface and also includes the accumulation of deposits (usually inorganic) on heat ...

antipitting agent

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

An addition agent for electroplating solutions to prevent the formation of pits or large pores in the electrodeposit.

brightener

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

An agent or combination of agents added to an electroplating bath to produce a smooth, lustrous deposit.

spheroidite

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

An aggregate of iron or alloy carbides of essentially spherical shape dispersed throughout a matrix of ferrite.

metallic glass

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

An alloy having an amorphous or glassy structure. See also amorphous solid.

An alloy of lead containing 3 to l5% Sn, used as a hot dip coating for steel sheet or plate. Terne coatings, which are smooth and dull in appearance, give the steel better corrosion resistance and ...