6.2.1 - Common Aluminum Corrosion Forms
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What is pitting corrosion?
💡 Hint: Think about environments that could lead to isolated areas of corrosion.
Name one preventive measure against galvanic corrosion.
💡 Hint: Consider how two different metals can interact.
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What form of corrosion is characterized by localized pits on the aluminum surface?
💡 Hint: Think about how certain conditions might lead to localized damage.
True or False: Galvanic corrosion occurs when aluminum is in contact with another aluminum piece.
💡 Hint: Consider what types of metals can be involved in galvanic reactions.
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Design a maintenance plan for aluminum structures situated near a coastal environment. Include inspection frequency and preventive measures.
💡 Hint: Consider environmental impact and maintenance best practices.
Evaluate a case study where an aluminum structure suffered from filiform corrosion. Identify flaws in the initial design and propose a revised approach.
💡 Hint: Evaluate initial design assumptions versus real-world exposures.
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