The relationship between dissolution kinetics and resistance to pitting corrosion has been investigated using electrochemical measurements. It is shown that the ratio of dissolution rates in the presence and absence of chloride ion is inversely related to pitting resistance.
The above concepts have been used to predict accurately the relative pitting tendencies of austenitic stainless steels, Hastelloy C and titanium. It is suggested that this method may be used as a basis for developing new alloys resistant to pitting attack.
© 1965 National Association of Corrosion Engineers
1965
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