Corrosion engineering

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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Corrosion engineering

Terne

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

An alloy of lead containing 3 to l5% Sn, used as a hot dip coating for steel sheet or plate. Terne coatings, which are smooth and dull in appearance, give the steel better corrosion resistance and ...

Ion

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

An atom, or group of atoms, that has gained or lost one or more outer electrons and thus carries an electric charge. Positive ions, or cations, are deficient in outer electrons. Negative ions, or ...

Electrolytic cell

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

An assembly, consisting of a vessel, electrodes, and an electrolyte, in which electrolysis can be carried out.

Amalgam

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

An alloy of mercury with one or more other metals.

Bipolar electrode

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

An electrode in an electrolytic cell that is not mechanically connected to the power supply, but is so placed in the electrolyte, between the anode and cathode, that the part nearer the anode becomes ...

Differential aeration cell

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

An electrolytic cell, the electromotive force of which is due to a difference in air (oxygen) concentration at one electrode as compared with that at another electrode of the same material; an oxygen ...

Half cell

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

An electrode immersed in a suitable electrolyte, designed for measurements of electrode potential; A pure metal in contact with a solution of known concentration of its own ion, at a specific ...