Corrosion resistance

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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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