Corrosion resistance

Description

The ability of a metal to resist chemical changes due to oxidation. Corrosion resistance can be increased by coating the metal surface with oil, wax, paint, oxide layers, passive films, a more noble metal (plating), anti-corrosion treatments, or by controlling its exposure environment.

Some materials that can be used to inhibit Corrosion include:

• Vapor phase corrosion inhibitor: provides a corrosion resistant layer on the surface
• Scavenger: removes pollutants and/or moisture and oxygen from the airs
• Desiccant: removes moisture from the air

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
• Wikipedia: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corrosion_inhibitor Corrosion inhibitor) Accessed July 2023