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Define erosion |
Mechanical action which results in the deterioration of metal |
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What are the two types of erosion? |
Impingement-turbulent water flow -overboard discharges, areas with protrusions (transducers) Cavitation-vapor cavities implode eg plating near prop |
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What is a corrosion cell? |
Formed by two diff metals connected to each other immersed in an electrolyte solution May also be formed when eroded material immersed in electrolyte solution |
