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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Alkylation

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

(1) A chemical process in which an alkyl radical is introduced into an organic compound by substitution or addition. (2) A refinery process for chemically combining isoparaffin with olefin ...

Alkali metal

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

A metal in group lA of the periodic system - namely, lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium, and francium. They form strongly alkaline hydroxides, hence the name.

A raised area, often dome shaped, resulting from (1) loss of adhesion between a coating or deposit and the base metal or (2) delamination under the pressure of expanding gas trapped in a metal in a ...

Electrolyte

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

( 1) A chemical substance or mixture, usually liquid, containing ions that migrate in an electric field. (2) A chemical compound or mixture of compounds which when molten or in solution will conduct ...

Pre cracked specimen

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

A specimen that is notched and subjected to alternating stresses until a crack has developed at the root of the notch.

Artificial ageing

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

Ageing above room temperature. See also aging. Compare with natural aging. .

Stabilising treatment

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

(1) Before finishing to final dimensions, repeatedly heating a ferrous or nonferrous part to or slightly above its normal operating, temperature and then cooling to room temperature to ensure ...