Corrosion of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys
Chapter 3: Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
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Published:1999
Abstract
Pitting is the most common corrosion attack on aluminum alloy products. This chapter explains why pitting occurs and how it appears in different types of aluminum. It discusses pitting rates, pitting potentials, and pitting resistance as well as testing and prevention methods. It also discusses the problem of crevice corrosion and how it is influenced by crevice geometry and operating environment. The discussion covers the most common forms of crevice corrosion, including water staining, poultice corrosion, and filiform corrosion, along with related testing and prevention methods.
Pitting and Crevice Corrosion, Corrosion of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys, Edited By J.R. Davis, ASM International, 1999, p 45–61, https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.tb.caaa.t67870045
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