Corrosive Wear
Corrosive wear happens when material loss or degradation occurs due to chemical reactions with part’s surface and the surrounding environment. Environments include humidity, salt water, caustic solutions, acid, etc. The attack can be uniform on the surface or inter-granular (attack made through grain boundaries). Corrosion can be realized as pitting on the surface or sub-surface when penetration occurs in harsh liquid environments. It is important to use consider materials and surface treatments to avoid corrosive wear.
