Corrosion
Corrosion
Corrosion (/kəˈroʊʒən/; from Latin: corrodere, "to gnaw") is the gradual destruction of materials, usually metals, by chemical and/or electrochemical reaction with their environment.
Etymology
The term "corrosion" comes from the Latin word corrodere, which means "to gnaw". This is a fitting description as corrosion often involves the gradual wearing away of metal.
Types of Corrosion
There are several types of corrosion, including but not limited to:
- Galvanic corrosion
- Pitting corrosion
- Crevice corrosion
- Intergranular corrosion
- Stress corrosion cracking
- Corrosion fatigue
- Fretting corrosion
- Erosion corrosion
Prevention
Corrosion can be prevented or slowed down through various methods such as:
- Cathodic protection
- Anodic protection
- Corrosion inhibitors
- Protective coatings
- Material selection
- Design
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Corrosion
- Wikipedia's article - Corrosion
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