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Corrosion of metals

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Abstract
Corrosion denotes destruction of metal by chemical or electrochemical action. A gradual attack on the metal by its surroundings results in the conversion of the metal into an oxide, salt or some other compound. Two basic mechanisms of corrosion are recognized: direct chemical attack and electrochemical attack
Date
12/1969
Author(s)
Canadian Roofing Contractors Assn
Page(s)
2
Keyword(s)
metal corrosion; chemical attack; electrochemical; passivation; pitting; iron; steel; copper; CRCA tech bulletin


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