The loss of metal due to chemical or electrochemical reactions, which could eventually destroy a structure. Corrosion can occur anywhere in the production system, either at bottomhole or in surface li [..]

The deterioration of metal by chemical or electrochemical reaction resulting from exposure to weathering, moisture, chemicals or other agents or media.

Result of chemical reaction between a metal and its environment (i.e., air, water, and impurities in same). 

Corrosion is a reaction that involves action of an oxidizing agent on a metal. The oxidizing agent is often oxygen dissolved in water. See How Iron Rusts for examples.

c. 1400, from Middle French corrosion or directly from Latin corrosionem (nominative corrosio), noun of action from past participle stem of corrodere (see corrode).

Corrosion is the deterioration of a material, usually a metal, which results from a reaction with its environment. Common rust is an example of corrosion of iron. Steel pipe is subject to corrosion damage. See Also: Active Corrosion, Atmospheric Corrosion, Corrosion Fatigue, Non-active Corrosion, Pitting, Selective Corrosion, Stress Corrosion Crack [..]

process of chemicals breaking down or wearing away a material.

a state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action erosion by chemical action (corrode) cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid; "The acid [..]

The decay and loss of a metal due to a chemical reaction between the metal and its environment. It is a transformation process in which the metal passes from its elemental form to a combined (or compo [..]

n. Gradual decay by crumbling or surface disintegration.

a generic term for chemical weathering.

the process of material degradation by chemical or electrochemical means.

Chemical or electrochemical deterioration of a metal or alloy. See also galvanic corrosion, intergranular corrosion, and pitting corrosion.

The destruction of the surface of a metal by chemical reaction.

The chemical or electrochemical reaction between a material, usually a metal, and its environment that produces a deterioration of the material and its properties.

Deterioration of a material by chemical action, usually as a result of galvanic, acid or alkali action of oxidation.

Gradual chemical or electrochemical attack on a metal by atmosphere, moisture or other agents.

1) Gradual chemical or electrochemical attack on a metal by atmosphere, moisture or other agents, 2) chemical attack of furnace linings by gases, slags, ashes or other fluxes occurring in various melt [..]

The deterioration of metal by chemical or electrochemical reaction resulting from exposure to weathering, moisture, chemicals or other agents or media.

The gradual degradation or alteration of metal caused by atmosphere, moisture, or other agents.

Corrosion is the gradual degradation of a material due to the chemical reaction of the materials exposure to another substance or the environment. Corrosion most commonly refers to the chemical reaction of an oxidant (such as oxygen in the air or in water) with different types of metals.

Destruction of a metal by chemical or electrochemical reaction with its environment.

 – Decomposition or reaction of metal with oxygen, water, or other chemicals, when exposed to a particular environment.

The decay and loss of metal caused by a chemical reaction between the metal and another substance, such as contaminants in a lubricant.

chemical erosion caused by the dissolving of rocks and minerals by water 

Oxidation (rusting) or similar chemical change in metals.

The gradual destruction of metal caused by a chemical reaction with its environment.

(n) a state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action(n) erosion by chemical action

The deterioration of a substance (usually metal) because of reaction with its environment. Example: some soil conditions have a corrosive effect on underground electrical cable.

Degradation of a material caused by enviromental influence, most particullarly degradation of metals caused by electrochemical processes. Because corrosion of metals usually is caused by oxidation by atmospheric oxygen and is stimulated by contact to water and to more inert metals, a most effective method to protect metallic surfaces is their insul [..]

An electric vehicle is a vehicle that uses electric motors as the primary source of propulsion.

Chemical or electrochemical reaction between a metal and the local environment whether wet or dry which results in deterioration in the properties of the metal.

The chemical change in the mechanical elements caused by the interaction of fluid or contaminants, or both. More specifically related to chemical changes in metals.

Gradual chemical or electrochemical attack on a metal by atmosphere, moisture or other agents.

The deterioration of material due to its reaction to its environment. Depending upon the type of corrosive conditions, the deterioration may be staining, pitting, flaking or, in very severe cases, fra [..]

The process of material degradation by chemical or electrochemical means.

A deterioration process in which a metal surface is destroyed by a chemical reaction.

chemical reaction of a material with its surrounding medium. May result in the release of substances that can be harmful. The oral environment and dental structures present a complex environment that can promote corrosion. The variables of diet, bacterial activity, pharmaceuticals, rinses, smoking, oral hygiene habits, chewing patterns, and chewing [..]

The gradual degradation of a material by a physical or physicochemical reaction with its environment. Corrosion tends to return processed materials to their original state.

the wasting away of metal due to chemical action. In a boiler, usually caused by the presence of O2, CO2, or an acid.

Deterioration of a metal surface by chemical reaction.

The destruction of a metal by chemical or electrochemical reaction with its environment.

The decomposition of a metal in contact with its environment-a chemical reaction of oxygen and moist…

The chemical or electrochemical reaction between a material, usually a metal, and its environment that produces deterioration of the material and its properties. The positive lead grids in a battery g [..]

Break down or deterioration of materials or properties with the material composition due to reactions. i.e. water, chemicals, heat.

Degradation of the bare, unprotected metal substrate by oxidation, commonly referred to as rusting. This process is worsened by the introduction of water and salt, which is commonly found on roads in snow-belt areas of the US.  All automotive metal surfaces should be protected from corrosion by some sort of coating.

The chemical reaction of air, moisture, or corrosive materials on a surface; also called oxidation. The process of wearing away the surface of a solid.

Metal that has turned orange and flaked away.

Corrosion, as pertains to batteries, is a chemical reaction that occurs both inside and outside the battery. Internally, the sulfuric acid electrolyte acts to corrode the plates over time, eventually [..]

The destruction of the surface of a metal by chemical reaction.

 The etching, pitting or eating away of the pool or hot tub or equipment. Can be caused by improper water balance, misuse of acid or acidic products or from soft water.

The dissolution and wearing away of metal caused by a chemical reaction such as between water and the pipes, chemicals touching a metal surface, or contact between two metals.

The dissolution and wearing away of metal caused by a chemical reaction such as between water and the pipes, chemicals touching a metal surface, or contact between two metals.

The gradual destruction of a metal or Alloy due to oxidation or action of a chemical agent. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)

Corrosion is the physico-chemical reaction of metallic materials with their environment, which converts them into corrosion products (such as rust) and, by so doing, impairs the functionality of compo [..]

Destruction of a metal by chemical or electro-chemical reaction with its environment.

The decay, oxidation or deterioration of a substance due to interaction with the environment or chemical reaction.

Gradual chemical destruction of a mineral. Corrosion often, but not always, operates through oxidation. Tarnish is a form of corrosion.

The gradual decomposition or destruction of a material by chemical action, often due to an electrochemical reaction. Corrosion may be caused by (1) stray current electrolysis, (2) galvanic corrosion c [..]

When a material deteriorates due to interaction with the environment. Dissimilar metal, oxygen, water, and debris can all cause corrosion. For example, when the pH of water is lower than 8, copper oxi [..]

The act or process of corroding.

The wearing or wasting away by chemical action, usually by oxidation. A distinction is usually made between CORROSION and EROSION, the latter referring to the wearing away of the earth’s surface prima [..]

Chemical attack on metallic surfaces, usually caused by moisture and/or acid dew point excursions.

The deterioration of metal, concrete or other material by chemical or electrochemical reaction; acid-induced oxidation resulting in a loss of surface or structural integrity.

A process in which a solid is dissolved and changed by the action of a chemical. Critical load

the decay and loss of a metal due to a chemical reaction between the metal and its environment. It is a transformation process in which the metal passes from its elemental form to a combined (or compound) form.

The oxidation or destruction of a component. This is particularly troublesome in oil pipelines and tankers in which the metal is damaged by contaminants within the oil.

The conversion of iron and other metals to oxides and carbonates by the action of air and water .

The dissolution of an metal acting as an anode.

The gradual degradation or alteration of a material by contact with substances present in the atmosphere, such as oxygen, carbon dioxide, water vapor, and sulfur and chlorine compounds.

Deterioration of metals as a result of the metabolic action of microorganisms. Also often named fouling.

Corrosion resulting resulting from a cathodic condition of a structure usually caused by the reaction of an amphoteric metal with the alkaline products of electrolysis.

A process involving conjoint corrosion and cavitation.

A form of corrosion caused by the concentration of caustic or phosphate salts under porous deposits, generally iron oxide. Sometimes found at welded tubes and due to steam blanketing.

CELL

The process of prior removal of the active corrosive constituents, usually oxygen, from a corrosive liquid by controlled corrosion of expendable metal or by other chemical means, thereby making the li [..]

Corrosion occurring under or around a discontinuous deposit on a metallic surface.

A change in any part of the corrosion system caused by corrosion.

Corrosion that is accompanied by a low of electrons between cathodic and anodic areas on metallic surfaces.

The severe loss of ductility of a metal resulting from corrosive attack, usually intergranular and often not visible.

A chemical deterioration of the metal on the fireside of boiler heating surfaces.

The process in which a metal fractures prematurely under conditions of simultaneous corrosion and repeated cyclic loading at lower stress levels or fewer cycles than would be required in the absence o [..]

Corrosion that occurs under organic coatings on metals as fine wavy hairlines.

Corrosion of a metal caused by its contact with a metal of lower activity; this contact results in an electron flow or current and dissolution of one of the metals.

Corrosion with gas as the only corrosive agent and without any aqueous phase on the surface of the metal. Also called dry corrosion.

A form of deterioration that is distributed more or less uniformly over a surface.

Corrosion of grey iron in which the iron matrix is selectively leached away, leaving a porous mass of graphite behind. This type of corrosion occurs in relative mild aquous solutions and on buried pip [..]

An accelerated corrosion of metal surfaces that results from the combined effect of oxidation and ractions with sulfur compounds or other contaminants such as chlorides, to form a molten salt on a met [..]

A form of erosion-corrosion generally associated with local impingement of a high velocity, flowing fluid against a solid surface.

The corrosion cause by organisms due to their discharge containing sulfur compounds and the depolarization with other types of discharge due to the presence of the microorganisms.

Substances that slow the rate of corrosion.

(see intergranular cracking)

Localized attack occurring on the metal grain boundaries. This is commonly found with stainless steels which have been improperly heat treated.

Usually refers to the internal corrosion and is considered an electrochemical deterioration of the boiler surface at or below the water surface.

Corrosion at discrete sites, for example, crevice corrosion, pitting, and stress-corrosion cracking.

Non-uniform corrosion of a metal surface highlighted by spotty or pitting-type corrosion.

(see biological corrosion).

A form of crevice corrosion in which galvanic corrosion proceeds because oxygen is prevented from diffusing into the crevice.

The voltage between a corroding metal and a reference electrode.

(see corrosion, deposit)

A term used in the automotive industry to describe the corrosion of vehicle body parts due to the collection of road salts and debries on ledges and in pockets that are kept moist by weather and washi [..]

Modification of a corrosion system so that corrosion damage is mitigated.

The ability of a material to resist deterioration by chemical or electrochemical reaction with its environment.

A form of attack caused by electrical currents going through unintentional path.

Preferential attack of areas under stress in a corrosive environment, where such a environment alone would not have caused corrosion.

Material deterioration due to cracking, by being under static stress either applied or residual.

The deterioration of metal caused by contact with carbon dioxide in water.

GALVANIC

The simplest form of corrosion. It attacks all surfaces exposed to a corrodent.

Surface chemical action, especially on metals, by the action of moisture, air or chemicals.