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CORROSION PITTING [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-05-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aquaculture
- Seafood and Freshwater Food (Food Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- basket
1, record 1, English, basket
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The] basket was designed for use in an oyster farm. Unlike the mussel basket[, it] would be submerged in seawater for prolonged periods of time as a part of the oyster harvesting process. As such, it needed to be made of material that would be impervious to corrosion and pitting from constant exposure to chlorides.... Being a wire basket, water could drain from the basket with ease, allowing the client to dry off their oysters and prepare them for the next stage after pulling the basket from the water. 2, record 1, English, - basket
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
mussel basket, oyster basket 3, record 1, English, - basket
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Aquaculture
- Produits de mer et d'eau douce (Industr. alim.)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- panier
1, record 1, French, panier
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
panier à huîtres, panier à moules 2, record 1, French, - panier
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acuicultura
- Productos del mar y de agua dulce (Ind. alimentaria)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cesto
1, record 1, Spanish, cesto
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-09-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Heat Exchangers
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- denting
1, record 2, English, denting
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Steam generators can suffer corrosion and wear as a result of primary-water stress corrosion cracking or secondary-side corrosion phenomena such as fretting, denting, pitting and wastage. 2, record 2, English, - denting
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
denting: term extracted from the “Glossaire de l’énergie nucléaire” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 3, record 2, English, - denting
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Échangeurs de chaleur
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- constriction
1, record 2, French, constriction
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- striction 2, record 2, French, striction
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans un générateur de vapeur, phénomène d'étranglement des tubes au niveau des orifices de passage dans les plaques entretoises, résultant d'une corrosion accélérée du métal de ces plaques. 3, record 2, French, - constriction
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
constriction : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’énergie nucléaire» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 4, record 2, French, - constriction
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-04-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Deterioration of Metals
- Chemistry
- Electrochemistry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pitting
1, record 3, English, pitting
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- pitting corrosion 2, record 3, English, pitting%20corrosion
correct
- worm hole corrosion 3, record 3, English, worm%20hole%20corrosion
correct, obsolete
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A form of corrosion that is localised, as it does not spread laterally across an exposed surface rapidly, but that penetrates at 10 to 100 times the rate of general corrosion, usually at an angle of 90° to the surface. 4, record 3, English, - pitting
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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... Pitting is encountered most frequently in metallic materials of technological significance :[carbon, ] low alloy and stainless steels, nickel base alloys, aluminum, titanium, copper, and many other metals and alloys... [Severe pitting may occur] in different environments, especially in those containing chloride ions. 5, record 3, English, - pitting
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Altération des métaux
- Chimie
- Électrochimie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- corrosion par piqûres
1, record 3, French, corrosion%20par%20piq%C3%BBres
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- piqûration 2, record 3, French, piq%C3%BBration
correct, feminine noun
- corrosion par piquage 3, record 3, French, corrosion%20par%20piquage
avoid, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de corrosion localisée affectant les métaux passivés se propageant souvent à l'insu de l'observateur : les piqûres, de très petites dimensions, sont des indices d'un état avancé de corrosion qui peut continuer à se propager rapidement; une grande variété de métaux et d'alliages passivés d'usage courant peuvent subir une rupture de passivation dans des milieux divers, mais tout particulièrement lorsqu'ils sont en présence d'ions chlorure. 4, record 3, French, - corrosion%20par%20piq%C3%BBres
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On distingue la corrosion par piqûres de la corrosion caverneuse (par crevasses) et de la corrosion sous contrainte, qui sont deux autres types de corrosions localisées affectant les métaux passivés. 4, record 3, French, - corrosion%20par%20piq%C3%BBres
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
corrosion par piquage : les termes piqûre ainsi que piqûration décrivent l'état de surface d'un métal et non pas le processus menant à cette corrosion. Or, l'usage du terme piquage sous-tend l'existence d'un agent qui «piquerait» le métal. 4, record 3, French, - corrosion%20par%20piq%C3%BBres
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-06-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Deterioration of Metals
- Chemistry
- Electrochemistry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pitting
1, record 4, English, pitting
correct, generic
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- pitting corrosion 2, record 4, English, pitting%20corrosion
correct, generic
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pitting. This type of corrosion is readily recognized by the presence of pits or holes.... The anodic area remains stationary, and corrosion progresses inwardly in one spot.... Pitting often starts because of concentration-cell effects, such as those that occur under a permeable deposit. 1, record 4, English, - pitting
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Altération des métaux
- Chimie
- Électrochimie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- corrosion profonde
1, record 4, French, corrosion%20profonde
correct, feminine noun, specific
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Corrosion profonde (pitting). -Son origine est souvent la même que la [...] corrosion par plaques, due en général, à des différences notables dans la composition ou l'état de surface du matériau, mais avec des zones plus localisées qui provoquent des pénétrations importantes dans le matériau, allant jusqu'à le percer. 1, record 4, French, - corrosion%20profonde
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-10-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Deterioration of Metals
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- localized corrosion
1, record 5, English, localized%20corrosion
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Corrosion at discrete sites of the metal surface exposed to the corrosive environment. 1, record 5, English, - localized%20corrosion
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Note - Localized corrosion may result in, for example, pits, cracks, grooves, etc. 1, record 5, English, - localized%20corrosion
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 5, English, - localized%20corrosion
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 5, English, - localized%20corrosion
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Altération des métaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- corrosion localisée
1, record 5, French, corrosion%20localis%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Corrosion intervenant sur des sites discrets de la surface d'un métal exposé à un environnement corrosif. 1, record 5, French, - corrosion%20localis%C3%A9e
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La corrosion par piqûres (piqûration), la corrosion caverneuse (par crevasses) et la corrosion sous contrainte sont des corrosions localisées. 2, record 5, French, - corrosion%20localis%C3%A9e
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Note - La corrosion localisée peut, par exemple, apparaître sous formes de piqûres, fissures, sillons, etc. 1, record 5, French, - corrosion%20localis%C3%A9e
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 5, French, - corrosion%20localis%C3%A9e
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-03-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Geophysics
- Geological Prospecting
- Oil Drilling
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- caliper log
1, record 6, English, caliper%20log
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- section gage log 2, record 6, English, section%20gage%20log
correct
- diameter log 3, record 6, English, diameter%20log
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A well log that shows the variations with depth in the diameter of an uncased borehole. It is produced by spring-activated arms that measure the varying widths of the hole as the device is drawn upward. 2, record 6, English, - caliper%20log
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A record whereby the diameter of tubular goods is ascertained. The log indicates undue enlargement of the wellbore due to caving, washout, or other causes. 4, record 6, English, - caliper%20log
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In tubular goods, the caliper log reveals internal corrosion, scaling, or pitting. 4, record 6, English, - caliper%20log
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Géophysique
- Prospection géologique
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- diagraphie de diamétrage
1, record 6, French, diagraphie%20de%20diam%C3%A9trage
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enregistrement continu du diamètre d'un sondage en fonction de la profondeur. 2, record 6, French, - diagraphie%20de%20diam%C3%A9trage
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On emploie la diagraphie de diamétrage pour calculer la quantité de ciment nécessaire à la cimentation d'une colonne de tubage. 2, record 6, French, - diagraphie%20de%20diam%C3%A9trage
Record 6, Key term(s)
- diagramme de diamétrage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-06-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Deterioration of Metals
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- transpassive state
1, record 7, English, transpassive%20state
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
State of anodically passivated metal characterized by a considerable increase of the corrosion current, in the absence of pitting, when the potential is increased. 1, record 7, English, - transpassive%20state
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 7, English, - transpassive%20state
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Altération des métaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- état transpassif
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9tat%20transpassif
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
État d'un métal ayant reçu une passivation anodique, caractérisé par une augmentation considérable du courant de corrosion au moment de l'augmentation de potentiel, sans formation de piqûres. 1, record 7, French, - %C3%A9tat%20transpassif
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 7, French, - %C3%A9tat%20transpassif
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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