Pitting corrosion of metals: A review of the critical factors
Journal Article
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· Journal of the Electrochemical Society
- Ohio State Univ., Columbus, OH (United States). Fontana Corrosion Center
Pitting corrosion is localized accelerated dissolution of metal that occurs as a result of a breakdown of the otherwise protective passive film on the metal surface. This paper provides an overview of the critical factors influencing the pitting corrosion of metals. The phenomenology of pitting corrosion is discussed, including the effects of alloy composition, environment, potential, and temperature. A summary is then given of studies that have focused on various stages of the pitting process, including breakdown of the passive film, metastable pitting, and pit growth. 120 refs.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- OSTI ID:
- 653362
- Journal Information:
- Journal of the Electrochemical Society, Journal Name: Journal of the Electrochemical Society Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 145; ISSN 0013-4651; ISSN JESOAN
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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