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\"CorrosionCorrosion<\/strong> is the deterioration of a material due to chemical interaction with its environment. It is a natural process<\/strong> in which metals convert their structure into a more chemically-stable form, such as oxides, hydroxides, or sulfides. The consequences of corrosion are all too common. Familiar examples include the rusting of automotive body panels and pipings and many tools. Corrosion<\/strong> is usually a negative phenomenon since it is associated with the mechanical failure of an object. Metal atoms are removed from a structural element until it fails, or oxides build up inside a pipe until it is plugged. All metals and alloys are subject to corrosion. Even noble metals, such as gold, are subject to corrosive attack in some environments.<\/p>\n

Forms of Corrosion<\/h2>\n

The areas over which the anodic and cathodic reactions occur can vary greatly during metal corrosion. Corrosion<\/strong> can come in different forms and grow at different rates. This results in various forms of corrosion, such as a uniform attack, pitting, and crevice corrosion. The problem is that many forms of corrosion exist, and each is caused by different reasons and undergoes different mechanisms. Moreover, each form of corrosion has its special mechanism, which can be quite complex in some cases. This is especially problematic when two or more corrosion types occur simultaneously.<\/p>\n

In the following section, we will briefly describe the most common forms of corrosion<\/strong>. They are divided into two subcategories: general (uniform) and localized form of corrosion.<\/p>\n