Vocabulary Flashcards
Passivation
Occurs when the byproducts of corrosion prevent future corrosion.
Corrosion
Environmentally caused deterioration
Corrosion Cell
Anode Cathode Electrolyte Return Path
Anode
The part of a metal that corrodes. The Anode loses positive ions through the electrolyte, and electrons through the return path
Cathode
The cathode consumes electrons and emits ions. The cathode is less active than the anode.
Return path
Allows the flow of electrons to the cathode
Electrolyte
Allows the movement of ions between the anode and the cathode
Mill scale
Iron oxide scaling on new steel surfaces. Cathodic - must be removed.
Galvanic series
Ranking of metals from least active (bottom) to most active (top). Nobler metals such as platinum, are at the bottom, while more active metals such as magnesium and zinc, are at the top.
Corrosion inhibitor
Added to the environment to inhibit corrosion. Usually added to the electrolyte.
Cathodic Protection
Uses sacrificial anodes or an impressed current to protect a surface from corrosion.
Alkaline Cleaners
Saponify most oils and greases, and surface-active components wash away other contaminants.
Ceramic Grit
Relatively expensive abrasives with sharp cutting edges. Good for hard base msterials.
Crushed Slag
Relatively cheap abrasives created by metallurgical processes. Copper, nickel, coal and aluminum slag are common,
Detergents
Soaps for washing a surface.
Dry grit blasting (Air Blasting)
Blasting that uses a highly concentrated stream of grit. Creates a rough surface profile
Emulsion cleaners
Soapy spray that cleans the surface
Sleeve Test
Used to determine if there is an unacceptable amount of soluble salts on a surface
ISO Comparators
Visual tools for evaluating surface profile. Cards that work like color match tiles.