A review is provided on the basics and origin of the 100 mV polarization criterion. Laboratory and field tests that were conducted to validate its authenticity are reviewed, and the advantages and disadvantages of this criterion are discussed.

Subject
Electric current, Polarization criteria, Piping, Cathodic protection, Corrosion rate, Cathodic potential, Pitting, Corrosion protection, Corrosion coupons, Polarization, Polarized potential, Instant off potential, Soil
Keywords:
criterion, 100 mV, polarization, buried structures
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2001
Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)
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