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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hardenability

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

The relative ability of a ferrous alloy to form martensite when quenched from a temperature above the upper critical temperature. Hardenability is commonly measured as the distance below a quenched ...

critical humidity

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

The relative humidity above which the atmospheric corrosion rate of some metals increases sharply.

ion exchange

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

The reversible interchange of ions between a liquid and solid, with no substantial structural changes in the solid.

standard electrode potential

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

The reversible potential for an electrode process when all products and reactions are at unit activity on a scale in which the potential for the standard hydrogen half-cell is zero.

parting

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

The selective attack of one or more components of a solid solution alloy; eg. dezincification, dealumination etc. See dealloying.

dealloying

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

The selective corrosion of one or more components of a solid solution alloy, usually in the form of ions. Also called parting or selective leaching. See also decarburization, decobaltification, ...