What Does
Corrosion Type Mean?
A corrosion type is a classification of the physical conditions or chemical reactions responsible for the deterioration of a metal surface, often with the formation of rust.
Corrosionpedia Explains Corrosion Type
Each corrosion type is based on a different cause mechanism. Some corrosion types and their cause mechanisms include:
- Pitting corrosion – Fluid stagnation on a metal.
- Galvanic corrosion – Formation of groves on a metal surface.
- Crevice corrosion – Formation of cracks.
- Concentration cell corrosion – A metal's reaction within an electrolytic environment.