ABSTRACT
According to DIN 50 900 Part 1 corrosion is defined as the reaction of a metallic material with its environment causing a measurable alteration in the material and being capable of producing corrosion damage, which impairs the function of the corresponding component. [1]
Although high-alloy special stainless steels and nickel materials have a signifi cantly better corrosion resistance than standard stainless steels (for example AISI 316) they still undergo various types of corrosion, which are summarized in Figure 2.1.
