Corrosion types definitions Flashcards
1
Q
What is pitting corrosion
A
A localised attack of corrosion which will penetrate deeply into a metal
2
Q
What is galvanic/dissimilar
A
Corrosion caused by a reaction between different metals
3
Q
What is Stress corrosion
A
Metal subject to tensile stress
4
Q
What is fretting corrosion
A
Corrosion caused by wear or chaffing