Electrolytic cleaning in which the work is the cathode.

The selective corrosion of one or more components of a solid solution alloy, usually in the form of ions. Also called parting or selective leaching. See also decarburization, decobaltification, denickelification, dezincification, and graphitic corrosion.

Cracking that occurs in the weld metal. See also cold cracking, hot cracking, lamellar tearing, and stress-relief cracking.

Embrittlement of stainless steels upon extended exposure to temperatures between 400 and 510

Pertaining to the body-centered cubic crystal structure (BCC) of many ferrous (iron-base) metals.

Pitting corrosion resulting from deposits on a metal surface which cause concentration cells.

The maximum stress that can be sustained for a specified number of cycles without failure, the stress being completely reversed within each cycle unless otherwise staled.

Conduction of electric current from an underground metallic structure by means of a metallic conductor. Forced drainage is that applied to underground metallic structures by means of an applied electromotive force or sacrificial anode. Natural drainage is ...

A black finish on a metal produced by immersing it in hot oxidizing salts or salt solutions.

The development of slight breaks in a coating that do not penetrate to the underlying surface.

See gaseous corrosion.

(Galvanic Corrosion) Corrosion resulting from dissimilar metal contact.

The electroplating of zinc upon iron or steels

Electrolytic pickling in which the work is the cathode.

The electrolyte adjacent to the cathode of an electrolytic cell.

The portion of solution in immediate contact with the cathode during electrolysis.

An agent or combination of agents added to an electroplating bath to produce a smooth, lustrous deposit.

The part of the total carbon in steel or cast iron that is present as other than free carbon.

The ratio of the electric current density to the electric field in a material. Also called electrical conductivity or specific conductance.

An anode that is insoluble in the electrolyte under the conditions prevailing in the electrolysis.