Corrosion of sanity

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Pitting Corrosion

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A localized form of corrosion that leads to the creation of small holes or pits in a material, often seen in metals.

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Galvanic Corrosion

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Corrosion that occurs when two different metals are in electrical contact in the presence of an electrolyte, leading to the more active metal corroding faster.

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Fretting Corrosion

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A type of wear and corrosion that occurs at the contact surfaces of materials under load and subjected to small oscillatory movements.

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Microbial Corrosion

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Corrosion caused by the metabolic activity of microorganisms, often leading to significant material degradation.

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Corrosion

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The gradual destruction of materials, usually metals, by chemical and electrochemical reactions with their environment.

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Electrolyte

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A substance that produces an electrically conducting solution when dissolved in a polar solvent, often involved in corrosion processes.

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Anodic Reaction

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The oxidation reaction that occurs at the anode during electrochemical corrosion, leading to metal loss.

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Cathodic Reaction

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The reduction reaction that occurs at the cathode during electrochemical corrosion, often involving the gain of electrons.

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Corrosion Rate

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The speed at which a material deteriorates due to corrosion, typically measured in millimeters per year.

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Passivation

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The process of making a material less reactive by forming a protective oxide layer on its surface.