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Corrosion: Environments and Industries
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Corrosion: Environments and Industries

Edited by
Stephen D. Cramer
Stephen D. Cramer
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Bernard S. Covino, Jr.
Bernard S. Covino, Jr.
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ASM International
Volume
13C
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.hb.v13c.9781627081849
ISBN electronic:
978-1-62708-184-9
Publication date:
2006
Book Chapter

Corrosion of Aluminum Components in the Automotive Industry

By
Greg Courval
Greg Courval
Alcan International Limited
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Doi:
https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.hb.v13c.a0004166
  • Published:
    2006
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Abstract

This article provides an overview of the principle forms of corrosion that can occur on automotive aluminum components and offers general guidelines on how best to avoid these situations. It discusses the most common forms of aluminum corrosion such as stress-induced corrosion, cosmetic corrosion, crevice corrosion, and galvanic corrosion.

Topics
Corrosion, Stress-induced corrosion, Crevice corrosion, Galvanic corrosion, Automobiles and trucks, Aluminum
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Citation

Greg Courval, Corrosion of Aluminum Components in the Automotive Industry, Corrosion: Environments and Industries, Vol 13C, ASM Handbook, Edited By Stephen D. Cramer, Bernard S. Covino, Jr., ASM International, 2006, p 545–547, https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.hb.v13c.a0004166

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