Flores, Ashley M.

December 10, 2018

AMTE 133 – 14B Mr. Ivan Kevin Satentes
10 types of corrosion
General attack corrosion

Also known as uniform attack corrosion, general

attack corrosion is the most common type of corrosion
and is caused by a chemical or electrochemical
reaction that results in the deterioration of the entire
exposed surface of a metal. Ultimately, the metal
deteriorates to the point of failure.General attack
corrosion accounts for the greatest amount of metal
destruction by corrosion but is considered as a safe
form of corrosion, due to the fact that it is predictable,
manageable and often preventable.

Pitting corrosion
Pitting results when a small hole, or cavity, forms in the
metal, usually as a result of de-passivation of a small
area. This area becomes anodic, while part of the
remaining metal becomes cathodic, producing a
localized galvanic reaction. The deterioration of this
small area penetrates the metal and can lead to failure.
This form of corrosion is often difficult to detect due to
the fact that it is usually relatively small and may be
covered and hidden by corrosion-produced
compounds.

Crevice corrosion

Similar to pitting, crevice corrosion occurs at a specific

location. This type of corrosion is often associated with
a stagnant micro-environment, like those found under
gaskets and washers and clamps. Acidic conditions or
a depletion of oxygen in a crevice can lead to crevice
corrosion.
Filiform corrosion
Occurring under painted or plated surfaces when water
breaches the coating, filiform corrosion begins at small
defects in the coating and spreads to cause structural
weakness.

Galvanic corrosion

Galvanic corrosion, or dissimilar metal corrosion,

occurs when two different metals are located together
in a corrosive electrolyte. A galvanic couple forms
between the two metals, where one metal becomes the
anode and the other the cathode. The anode, or
sacrificial metal, corrodes and deteriorates faster than
it would alone, while the cathode deteriorates more
slowly than it would otherwise.

Three conditions must exist for galvanic corrosion to

occur:

 Electrochemically dissimilar metals must be present

 The metals must be in electrical contact, and
 The metals must be exposed to an electrolyte

Flow assisted corrosion

Flow-assisted corrosion, or flow-accelerated corrosion,

results when a protective layer of oxide on a metal
surface is dissolved or removed by wind or water,
exposing the underlying metal to further corroding and
deteriorate.

 Erosion-assisted corrosion
 Impingement
 Cavitation
Intergranular corrosion

Intergranular corrosion is a chemical or

electrochemical attack on the grain boundaries of a
metal. It often occurs due to impurities in the metal,
which tend to be present in higher contents near grain
boundaries. These boundaries can be more vulnerable
to corrosion than the bulk of the metal.

dealloying corrosion

De-alloying, or selective leaching, is the selective

corrosion of a specific element in an alloy. The most
common type of de-alloying is de-zincification of
unstabilized brass. The result of corrosion in such cases
is a deteriorated and porous copper.

Fretting corrosion

Fretting corrosion occurs as a result of repeated

wearing, weight and/or vibration on an uneven, rough
surface. Corrosion, resulting in pits and grooves, occurs
on the surface. Fretting corrosion is often found in
rotation and impact machinery, bolted assemblies and
bearings, as well as to surfaces exposed to vibration
during transportation.

High temperature corrosion

Fuels used in gas turbines, diesel engines and other

machinery, which contain vanadium or sulfates can,
during combustion, form compounds with a low melting
point. These compounds are very corrosive towards
metal alloys normally resistant to high temperatures and
corrosion, including stainless steel.

High-temperature corrosion can also be caused by high-

temperature oxidization, sulfidation, and carbonization.