Pitting Corrosion At

Ship By Sub Lt Hisyammudin RMN and Sub Lt Reduan RMN

Common Pitting Corrosion

Introduction Crack in protective coating Non-uniform protective
coating
- Affects metal and alloys such as steel, iron, Scratches, scuff and small
aluminium chips Turbulent fluid flow
- Constrained to specific areas Defective metal substrate Non-uniform stress
- Penetrates and attact rapidly and difficult to
detect How to Test Pitting Corrosion?
1. A Visual Examination
- Count the number of pits through a microscope
eyepiece to determine the approximate size and
distribution of the pits.
2. Ultrasonic Testing
- Ultrasonic pulses of sound energy are transmitted
through an oil or water based couplant onto the metal
surface.
3. Electrochemical Testing
- measure pitting in any metal such as cyclic
What is Pitting Corrosion ? polarization and potentiostatic tests are also an
-Cavity, hole or pit that forms in a small area or
option. These are short term electrochemical tests that
point.
provide instant results.
-Obscured by small amount of corrosion product
(rust) on the surface.
-When cathodic reaction in large area
(coating)sustains an anodic reaction in a small area
(exposed metal), a cavity or small hole will form.
-oxidation occurs in the metal even when there is
no supply of oxygen,

How to Treat Pitting Corrosion?

References
- D&D Coatings, 2019. What is Pitting Corrosion?
https://www.ddcoatings.co.uk/2276/what-is-pitting-corrosion
- PHOTOCASE, 2020. Chemical Conversion Coating for Aluminium.
https://www.protocase.com/products/materials-components-
finishes/finishes/chemconv.php
- Galvanizers, 2012. Manufacturing Process of Hot Dip Galvanizing .
https://www.galvanizers.co.in/blog/manufacturing-process-of-hot-
dip-galvanizing/
1. Zinc Phosphate Priming
- Coating methods to protect against pitting corrosion
2. Chemical Coating
- Uses electrostatic or compressed air to apply a specially
formulated powdered material to a steel surface. It is then
melted to form a smooth protective film.
3. Hot Dipping
- Galvanization method of coating that can be used on steel
of all shapes and sizes. It involves immersing the steel in a
bath of molten zinc at temperatures up to 450°C.