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


Dr. R. Craig Jerner, Ph.D., PE specializes in accident investigation and metallurgical failure analysis, with over 30 years experience as a metallurgical consultant and accident investigator. He has testified as a metallurgical expert in over 250 depositions and more than 70 court appearances. If you or someone you know should need the services of  Dr. Jerner and J.E.I. Metallurgical, please visit our web site at the buttons below, or e-mail Dr. Jerner --- r.c.jerner@metallurgist.com


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