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POTENTIEL PIQURATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-01-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Deterioration of Metals
DEF

Lowest value of the electrode potential at which pit initiation is possible on a passive surface.

OBS

In some countries the pitting initiation potential has been called "pitting potential", whereas in other countries the latter term refers to the potential achieved after pitting has become established.

OBS

Term and definition standardized by ISO.

Key term(s)
  • pitting potential

French

Domaine(s)
  • Altération des métaux
DEF

Valeur la plus basse du potentiel d'électrode permettant un amorçage de piqûres sur une surface passive.

OBS

Dans certains pays, le potentiel d'amorçage de piqûres s'appelle «potentiel de piqûration» tandis que dans d'autres, ce terme qualifie le potentiel atteint une fois la piqûration en œuvre.

OBS

Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Key term(s)
  • potentiel de piqûration

Spanish

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