What is Crevice Corrosion?  

Surfaces of all kinds are subject to different types of corrosion. Location, humidity, precipitation, and outside factors allow corrosion to take different forms. Crevice corrosion represents just one of these forms. The name is derived from the positioning of the corrosion. This type of corrosion is a localized attack that occurs on metal surfaces. It is an electrochemical oxidation-reduction that develops throughout localized solutions that are lodged within pockets, corners, or gaps. Crevice corrosion typically occurs between two metal substrates or alternatively, a metal and non-metal material. As the corrosion takes place, a crevice begins to take form between the two surfaces. How does it occur? The formation of crevice corrosion begins when a difference or change is present between chemicals. Typically in regards to the oxygen present at the time of formation. Crevice corrosion, like most other forms of corrosion, is aggressive in nature and can compromise the integrity and architecture of metal surfaces. One way to keep crevice corrosion from occurring is through hot wax dips, which prevent the presence of moisture. Another method of keeping crevice corrosion from occurring is by closing off crevices with a polysulfide solution. 

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