Pitting and crevice corrosion are localized forms of corrosion where cavities or holes are produced in the material. Pitting corrosion occurs when protective oxide films are damaged, allowing corrosion to occur in small localized areas. Crevice corrosion typically occurs in confined spaces where stagnant solutions develop, such as under gaskets or fasteners. Chloride ions can penetrate the passive film and induce pitting corrosion by converting the passive oxide to soluble chlorides. Both pitting and crevice corrosion are difficult to detect and can severely damage components if left unmitigated.
Pitting and crevice corrosion are localized forms of corrosion where cavities or holes are produced in the material. Pitting corrosion occurs when protective oxide films are damaged, allowing corrosion to occur in small localized areas. Crevice corrosion typically occurs in confined spaces where stagnant solutions develop, such as under gaskets or fasteners. Chloride ions can penetrate the passive film and induce pitting corrosion by converting the passive oxide to soluble chlorides. Both pitting and crevice corrosion are difficult to detect and can severely damage components if left unmitigated.
Pitting and crevice corrosion are localized forms of corrosion where cavities or holes are produced in the material. Pitting corrosion occurs when protective oxide films are damaged, allowing corrosion to occur in small localized areas. Crevice corrosion typically occurs in confined spaces where stagnant solutions develop, such as under gaskets or fasteners. Chloride ions can penetrate the passive film and induce pitting corrosion by converting the passive oxide to soluble chlorides. Both pitting and crevice corrosion are difficult to detect and can severely damage components if left unmitigated.