Pitting and crevice corrosion are localized corrosion processes that occur when passive films break down in the presence of chloride. Pitting corrosion initiates with the localized breakdown of the passive film, usually due to chloride ions. Once started, a pit penetrates the metal at an increasing rate. Crevice corrosion occurs in confined, shielded areas where conditions promote the breakdown of passivity. Both processes are accelerated by restricted electrolyte flow within pits and crevices. Alloying elements, chloride concentration, temperature, and inhibitors can influence the susceptibility of metals to pitting and crevice corrosion.
Pitting and crevice corrosion are localized corrosion processes that occur when passive films break down in the presence of chloride. Pitting corrosion initiates with the localized breakdown of the passive film, usually due to chloride ions. Once started, a pit penetrates the metal at an increasing rate. Crevice corrosion occurs in confined, shielded areas where conditions promote the breakdown of passivity. Both processes are accelerated by restricted electrolyte flow within pits and crevices. Alloying elements, chloride concentration, temperature, and inhibitors can influence the susceptibility of metals to pitting and crevice corrosion.
Pitting and crevice corrosion are localized corrosion processes that occur when passive films break down in the presence of chloride. Pitting corrosion initiates with the localized breakdown of the passive film, usually due to chloride ions. Once started, a pit penetrates the metal at an increasing rate. Crevice corrosion occurs in confined, shielded areas where conditions promote the breakdown of passivity. Both processes are accelerated by restricted electrolyte flow within pits and crevices. Alloying elements, chloride concentration, temperature, and inhibitors can influence the susceptibility of metals to pitting and crevice corrosion.
Pitting and crevice corrosion are localized corrosion processes that occur when passive films break down in the presence of chloride. Pitting corrosion initiates with the localized breakdown of the passive film, usually due to chloride ions. Once started, a pit penetrates the metal at an increasing rate. Crevice corrosion occurs in confined, shielded areas where conditions promote the breakdown of passivity. Both processes are accelerated by restricted electrolyte flow within pits and crevices. Alloying elements, chloride concentration, temperature, and inhibitors can influence the susceptibility of metals to pitting and crevice corrosion.