Corrosion can occur in many forms and environments,
causing deterioration, safety risks, and costly downtime.
Explore the 8 most common types of corrosion
and how they occur.
Electrical contact between dissimilar metals in an electrolyte environment causes one of the metals to undergo corrosion.
Corrosion occurs in shielded areas where moisture is trapped and oxygen is limited.
Localized breakdown of the metal surface, forming small pits that can grow deeper over time.
Metal deterioration caused by exposure to atmospheric conditions such as moisture and pollutants.
Chloride ions penetrate protective layers, breaking down passivity and accelerating corrosion.
Corrosion occurs beneath deposits of dirt, scale, or sediment that trap moisture and create differential aeration cells.
Microorganisms accelerate corrosion through their metabolic activities and by creating corrosive byproducts.
Cracks form in a susceptible metal due to the combined action of tensile stress and a corrosive environment.