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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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Standard electrode potential
Materials science; Corrosion engineering
The reversible potential for an electrode process when all products and reactions are at unit activity on a scale in which the potential for the standard hydrogen half-cell is zero.
Hardenability
Materials science; Corrosion engineering
The relative ability of a ferrous alloy to form martensite when quenched from a temperature above the upper critical temperature. Hardenability is commonly measured as the distance below a quenched ...
Dealloying
Materials science; Corrosion engineering
The selective corrosion of one or more components of a solid solution alloy, usually in the form of ions. Also called parting or selective leaching. See also decarburization, decobaltification, ...
Parting
Materials science; Corrosion engineering
The selective attack of one or more components of a solid solution alloy; eg. dezincification, dealumination etc. See dealloying.
Critical humidity
Materials science; Corrosion engineering
The relative humidity above which the atmospheric corrosion rate of some metals increases sharply.
Ion exchange
Materials science; Corrosion engineering
The reversible interchange of ions between a liquid and solid, with no substantial structural changes in the solid.
Dealuminization
Materials science; Corrosion engineering
The selective leaching or corrosion of a specific constituent (Al, Ni, Mo, Ni) from an alloy.
