12.4 - Corrosion Resistance Testing
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of the salt spray test?
💡 Hint: Think about environments where aluminum is used.
Define pitting corrosion.
💡 Hint: It's a type of corrosion you can see.
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What does the salt spray test simulate?
💡 Hint: Think about where salt spray is commonly found.
True or False: Anodizing is a process that increases aluminum's corrosion resistance.
💡 Hint: Consider the protection provided by the natural oxide layer.
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Design a testing regime for a new aluminum alloy meant for coastal applications based on corrosion resistance aspects.
💡 Hint: Consider what environments the alloy will be exposed to.
Evaluate the potential consequences of ignoring pitting corrosion in structural aluminum during design.
💡 Hint: Think of what happens when a metal weakens unexpectedly.
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