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Typical Corrosion Types

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Types of Corrosion

Uniform Corrosion

Description: Evenly distributed metal loss

Causes: Corrosive environment

Typical Features: Thinning of the entire surface, often predictable

Pitting Corrosion

Description: Localized corrosion forming small pits

Causes: Aggressive ions, localized breakdown of protective film

Typical Features: Small, deep pits or cavities, rapid failure with minimal overall metal loss

Crevice Corrosion

Description: Corrosion in narrow gaps or crevices

Causes: Stagnant conditions, oxygen concentration differences, build-up of aggressive ions

Typical Features: Localized corrosion in gaps, often hidden from view

Galvanic Corrosion

Description: Accelerated corrosion due to contact with a more noble metal

Causes: The electrochemical potential difference, conductive path, presence of an electrolyte

Typical Features: Corrosion of the less noble metal, protection of the more noble metal

Intergranular Corrosion

Description: Corrosion along grain boundaries

Causes: Depletion of protective elements, sensitization during heat treatment or welding

Typical Features: Corrosion along grain boundaries may cause loss of mechanical properties

Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC)

Description: Cracking due to the combined action of tensile stress and a corrosive environment

Causes: Tensile stress, susceptible material, aggressive environment

Typical Features: Brittle cracks, often originating from existing flaws, can lead to catastrophic failure

Erosion Corrosion

Description: Accelerated corrosion due to fluid flow

Causes: High fluid velocities, abrasive particles, turbulence, cavitation

Typical Features: Increased metal loss at high-flow areas, grooves, pits, or waves in the material

Microbial Corrosion

Description: Corrosion caused by microorganisms

Causes: Microorganisms, sulfate-reducing or acid-producing bacteria, presence of biofilms

Typical Features: Localized or general corrosion, accelerated by metabolic by-products, biofilm formation

Anil K Vashishta

Anil K Vashishta is a Metallurgical Engineer from the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, with over 29 years of expertise in materials, corrosion, and metallurgical/mechanical laboratory management. As the Managing Director of Colossal Consultants LLC in the United Arab Emirates—founded in 2019 to serve the GCC and South-Eastern regions—Anil applies his extensive background to support diverse industries, particularly oil and gas.
A Certified NACE Corrosion Specialist and NACE Material Selection Design Specialist, Anil specializes in corrosion assessment and mitigation, material selection, turnkey laboratory setup, and root cause/failure analysis. His comprehensive skills also include in-situ replica metallography, condition assessment, coating evaluations, and cathodic protection. With a deep passion for technical excellence and practical solutions, Anil continues to drive innovation and best practices in the field of materials engineering.

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