CIP 1 Day 1 and 2 Flashcards
The deterioration of a material, usually a metal, that results from a reaction with its environment
Corrosion
The formation of a thin surface layer of corrosion product can form an effective barrier against further attack that can slow down the rate of corrosion process.
Passivation
What 4 conditions and elements are essential for corrosion to occur.
Anode
Cathode
Electrolyte
Metallic Pathway
These components create a corrosion cell.
If any one of these elements is missing, corrosion cannot proceed.
In a corrosion cell, the _____ is the electrically active site on the metal surface where metal atoms lose electrons and become ions.
Anode
Anode = Electron loss = Metal corrosion site in the electrochemical cell
The ____ is the electrode where reduction occurs. It is the site that receives electrons from the anode through the metallic pathway.
Cathode
Cathode = Electron gain = Protected site in the corrosion cell
Connects the anode and the cathode and allows passage of electrons, generated at the anode, to the cathode.
Return Path
Medium that conducts ionic (rather than electronic) current
Electrolyte
The oxide layer formed during hot fabrication or heat treatment of metals. A blue-black layer of iron/iron-oxide; cathodic relative to substrate; Generally removed prior to painting
Mill Scale
A list of materials in order of their corrosion potentials; with the most easily corroded, or most active, at the top and the least active at the bottom.
Galvanic Series
Relatively uniform loss of material over the entire surface and in general thinning of the affected surface.
Generalized Corrosion
Occurs at discrete sites on the metal surfaces. Usually at defects in coating; Changes in contaminants or pollutants, changes in the electrolyte.
Localized Corrosion
Corrosion that primarily occurs at distinct spots where deep pits are formed.
Pitting Corrosion
Occurs on a metal surface that is shielded from full exposure to the environment because of the close proximity of another material that forms a narrow gap between them.
Crevice Corrosion
Substance that, when added to an environment, prevents or decreases the rate of corrosion.
Corrosion Inhibitor
A technique to reduce the corrosion of a metal surface by making the surface the cathode of an electrochemical cell. Uses sacrificial anodes, magnesium, zinc or aluminum, that will corrode in preference to the steel structure they are connected to.
Cathodic Protection
________ is a reduction of the anodic reaction rate of an electrode involved in corrosion
Passivation
What are the elements of a corrosion cell?
Anode, cathode, metallic path and electrolyte
Different concentrations of oxygen on the same metal surface typically occur under immersion conditions, leading to the formation of ______ _____________ ___ (a type of differential aeration cell).Different concentrations of oxygen on the same metal usually occurs in immersion conditions.
Oxygen Concentration Cells
What element will increase the rate of corrosion by increasing the efficiency (conductivity) of the electrolyte.
Chlorine
Chemical salts
Name an enviroment that causes very rapid rusting; Airborne salts and chemical pollutants. Humidity and seawater provide the electrolyte.
Chemical/Marine Environment
Highly corrosive environment because of the gases, chemicals and high humidity
Chemical with High Humidity
Which type of environmental factors can accelerate corrosion even in conditions of low relative humidity by forming acidic or hygroscopic films on metal surfaces?
Chemical with Low Humidity
What type of environment typically promotes aggressive corrosion due to the presence of salt and consistently high moisture levels?
Marine with High Humidity
Chemical with High Humidity
Highly corrosive environment because of the gases, chemicals and high humidity