Pertaining to the body-centered cubic crystal structure (BCC) of many ferrous (iron-base) metals.

A powerfully oxidizing allotropic form of the element oxygen. The ozone molecule contains three atoms (O3). Ozone gas is decidedly blue, and both liquid and solid ozone are an opaque blue-black color, similar to that of ink.

Electrode reaction equivalent to a transfer of negative charge from the electronic to the ionic conductor. A cathodic reaction is a reduction process. An example common in corrosion is: Ox + ne s Red.

(1) The removal of oxygen from molten metals by use of suitable deoxidixers. (2) Sometimes refers to the removal of undesirable elements other than oxygen by the introduction of elements or compounds that readily react with them. (3) In metal finishing, t ...

A black finish on a metal produced by immersing it in hot oxidizing salts or salt solutions.

Separation of a solid accompanied by little or no macroscopic plastic deformation. Typically, brittle fracture occurs by rapid crack propagation with less expenditure of energy than for ductile fracture.

Embrittlement of stainless steels upon extended exposure to temperatures between 400 and 510

The electrolyte adjacent to the cathode of an electrolytic cell.

A pattern of parallel surface cracks that are formed by alternate rapid heating and cooling of the extreme surface metal, sometimes found on forging dies and piercing punches. There may be two sets of parallel cracks one set perpendicular to the other.

The electroplating of zinc upon iron or steels

A term primarily used in Europe to describe galvanic corrosion between dissimilar metals.

Cracking that occurs in the weld metal. See also cold cracking, hot cracking, lamellar tearing, and stress-relief cracking.

Localized corrosion of a metal surface at, or immediately adjacent to, an area that is shielded from full exposure to the environment because of close proximity between the metal and the surface of another material.

The algebraic ratio of two specified stress values in a stress cycle. Two commonly used stress ratios are: (1) the ratio of the alternating stress amplitude to the mean stress. A = Sa/Sm and (2) the ratio of the minimum stress to the maximum stress. R =Sm ...

The portion of solution in immediate contact with the cathode during electrolysis.

The stress that will cause fracture in a creep test at a given time in a specified constant environment. Also called stress-rupture strength.

A process involving conjoint corrosion and cavitation.

(1) A cell, the emf of which is due to the potential difference between a metal in an active state and the same metal in a passive state. (2) A corrosion cell in which the anode is a metal in the active state and the cathode is the same metal in the passi ...

An agent or combination of agents added to an electroplating bath to produce a smooth, lustrous deposit.

The ratio of the electric current density to the electric field in a material. Also called electrical conductivity or specific conductance.