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Corrosion engineering
The process of applying engineering science in the design and manufacturing of materials, structures and devices to manage and control corrosion.
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Spheroidite
Materials science; Corrosion engineering
An aggregate of iron or alloy carbides of essentially spherical shape dispersed throughout a matrix of ferrite.
Fouling
Materials science; Corrosion engineering
An accumulation of deposits. This term includes accumulation and growth of marine organisms on a submerged metal surface and also includes the accumulation of deposits (usually inorganic) on heat ...
Antipitting agent
Materials science; Corrosion engineering
An addition agent for electroplating solutions to prevent the formation of pits or large pores in the electrodeposit.
Brightener
Materials science; Corrosion engineering
An agent or combination of agents added to an electroplating bath to produce a smooth, lustrous deposit.
Inert anode
Materials science; Corrosion engineering
An anode that is insoluble in the electrolyte under the conditions revailing in the electrolysis.
Industrial atmosphere
Materials science; Corrosion engineering
An atmosphere in an area of heavy industry with soot, fly ash, and sulphur compounds as the principal constituents.
Anodic potential
Materials science; Corrosion engineering
An appreciable reduction in corrosion by making a metal an anode and maintaining this highly polarised condition with very little current flow.
