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Corrosion Type

Last updated: August 29, 2019

What Does Corrosion Type Mean?

A corrosion type is a classification of the physical conditions or chemical reactions responsible for the deterioration of a metal surface, often with the formation of rust.

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Corrosionpedia Explains Corrosion Type

Each corrosion type is based on a different cause mechanism. Some corrosion types and their cause mechanisms include:

  • Pitting corrosion - Fluid stagnation on a metal.
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  • Crevice corrosion - Formation of cracks.
  • Concentration cell corrosion - A metal's reaction within an electrolytic environment.
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