ABSTRACT
The mechanisms of metallic corrosion were discussed in Chapter 2. The various mechanisms can result in different forms or types of corrosion, as discussed in this chapter. The primary forms of corrosion are as follows:
General (uniform) corrosion• Intergranular corrosion• Galvanic corrosion• Crevice corrosion• Pitting corrosion• Erosion corrosion• Stress corrosion cracking• Biological corrosion• Selective leaching• Hydrogen damage• Liquid metal attack• Exfoliation• Corrosion fatigue• Filiform corrosion•
Each form of corrosion and the conditions responsible for its initiation are discussed.
