Module 8 Corrosion and Failure Analysis Objective One Flashcards
1
Q
Failure
A
the inability of a component or equipment or structure to perform its intended function
2
Q
Corrosion
A
the chemical or electrochemical reaction between a material and its environment
3
Q
Anode
A
where corrosion (oxidation) takes place
4
Q
Cathode
A
where some chemical/compound is being reduced
5
Q
current (I)=
A
Voltage(E)/Resistance(R)
6
Q
localized anodes/cathodes are created by:
A
a potential voltage difference between different materials or regions on the same material
