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Corrosion Failure
A corrosion failure
occurs when the metal wears away
or dissolves or is oxidized due to chemical reactions, mainly
oxidation. It
occurs whenever a gas or liquid chemically attacks
an exposed surface, often a metal, and is
accelerated by warm temperatures and by acids and
salts. Corrosion products (e.g., rust,
patina) can remain on the surface and protect it. Removing
these deposits re-exposes the surface, and corrosion
continues. Some materials resist corrosion
naturally; others can be treated to protect them
(e.g., by coating, painting, galvanizing, or
anodizing).
Example of corrosion on cast
iron metal surface.
Cases involving corrosion failures:
Swimming Pool
Corrosion Staining
Corroded Pipe
Corrosion Failure
Analysis
Failed Ammonia
Pipe
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