Electrochemical Reactions with Bare Metal Surfaces and Corrosion Fatigue Crack Growth.

Abstract

To assist in the understanding of corrosion fatigue crack growth in aqueous environments, an in situ fracture technique for measuring the kinetics of electrochemical reactions with bare metal surfaces has been developed and evaluated. The experimental procedure and preliminary results are described and discussed. Preliminary evidence that supports a direct connection between the extent of electrochemical reactions and corrosion fatigue crack growth is given. The potential of this approach in advancing the understanding of corrosion fatigue is discussed. Keywords: Corrosion fatigue; Electrochemical reactions; Steel; Fracture mechanics; Electrochemistry.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA172248

Entities

People

  • A. Alavi
  • C. D. Miller
  • Robert P. Wei

Organizations

  • Lehigh University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alloys
  • Cells
  • Charge Transfer
  • Chemical Kinetics
  • Chemistry
  • Electric Charge
  • Electrochemical Reactions
  • Electrodes
  • Engineering
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanics
  • Military Research
  • Photoelectrochemical Cells
  • Stainless Steel
  • Steel

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  • Electrochemical Engineering/ Fuel Cell Technologies
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Theoretical Analysis.