Difference between revisions of "Corrosion resistance"

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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
The ability of a material to resist chemical changes due to degradative environmental effects, such as moisture and pollution. Some materials that can be used to minimize [[corrosion]] include:
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The ability of a metal to resist chemical changes due to oxidation.  Corrosion resistance can be increased by coating the metal surface with paint, oxide layers, passive films or controlling its exposure environment.  
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Some materials that can be used to inhibit [[corrosion]] include:
  
 
* [[Vapor phase corrosion inhibitor]]: provides a corrosion resistant layer on the surface
 
* [[Vapor phase corrosion inhibitor]]: provides a corrosion resistant layer on the surface
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== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
  
Korrosionbestândigkeit (Deut.); résistance à la corrosion (Fr.);
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Korrosionbestândigkeit (Deut.); résistance à la corrosion (Fr.); corrosion inhibitor
  
 
==Resources and Citations==
 
==Resources and Citations==

Revision as of 15:52, 13 July 2023

Description

The ability of a metal to resist chemical changes due to oxidation. Corrosion resistance can be increased by coating the metal surface with paint, oxide layers, passive films or controlling its exposure environment.

Some materials that can be used to inhibit Corrosion include:

Synonyms and Related Terms

Korrosionbestândigkeit (Deut.); résistance à la corrosion (Fr.); corrosion inhibitor

Resources and Citations

  • Theodore J. Reinhart, 'Glossary of Terms', Engineered Plastics, ASM International, 1988

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