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LOCALIZED CORROSION [1 record]

Record 1 2006-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Deterioration of Metals
DEF

Corrosion at discrete sites of the metal surface exposed to the corrosive environment.

OBS

Note - Localized corrosion may result in, for example, pits, cracks, grooves, etc.

CONT

Localized corrosion of passivated metals ... such as pitting, crevice corrosion and stress corrosion cracking ... is more dangerous and destructive due to its latent incubation and quick propagation.

OBS

Term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Altération des métaux
DEF

Corrosion intervenant sur des sites discrets de la surface d'un métal exposé à un environnement corrosif.

OBS

La corrosion par piqûres (piqûration), la corrosion caverneuse (par crevasses) et la corrosion sous contrainte sont des corrosions localisées.

OBS

Note - La corrosion localisée peut, par exemple, apparaître sous formes de piqûres, fissures, sillons, etc.

OBS

Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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