Corrosion Flashcards
1
Q
What is corrosion?
A
Corrosion is the deterioration of a metal as a result of chemical reactions between it and the surrounding environment.
2
Q
State five different types of corrosion?
A
- Uniform
- Crevice
- Galvanic
- Pitting
- Filiform
- Intergranular
- Exfoliation
- Fretting
- Stress
- Cadmium
3
Q
What are the three methods that can be used to prevent corrosion?
A
- Use a corrosion-resistant metal such as aluminium or stainless steel.
- Cathodic Protection
- Anodic protection
4
Q
How is corrosion detected?
A
- Visual Inspection
- Non-destructive Testing
5
Q
What methods can be used to remove corrosion?
A
- Mechanical
- Wire brush
- Metal wool
- Scraping
- Abrasive pads
