Crevice Corrosion

Crevice corrosion is a corrosion occurring in spaces to which the access

of the working fluid from the environment is limited. These spaces are
generally called crevices.

Examples of crevices are gaps and contact areas between parts, under
gaskets or seals, inside cracks and seams, spaces filled with deposits and
under sludge piles.

Two factors are important in the initiation of active crevice corrosion: the
chemical composition of the electrolyte in the crevice and the potential
drop into the crevice.

Some of the phenomena occurring within the crevice may be somewhat

reminiscent of galvanic corrosion.

galvanic corrosion

two connected metals + single environment

crevice corrosion

one metal part + two connected environments

Deposits of sand, dust, scale and corrosion products can all create zones
where the liquid can only be renewed with great difficulty.

Crevice corrosion is encountered particularly in metals and alloys which

owe their resistance to the stability of a passive film, since these films are
unstable in the presence of high concentrations of Chlorine- and Hydrogen
ions.

Combating Crevice Corrosion

1, The simplest method for preventing crevice corrosion is reducing crevices in
the design of the Structure.

2, When it is not possible to get rid of crevices, improving drainage and sealing
of edges or keeping crevices as open as possible.
4, preventing entrance of moisture is the best protective action .
5, A protection method called hot wax dip is commonly
used in automotive industry.
6, In this method faying surfaces that will make crevices are usually painted
before assembly.

7, In aerospace industry sealing the faying surfaces with a polysulfide is

known to be an effective method for preventing crevice corrosion.
8, Cathodic protection could be an effective method against crevice corrosion,
but anodic protection is often improper.
9, Another common protection method is using alloys which are less
vulnerable to crevice corrosion.
10, Addition of inhibiting substances to bulk solution is also a protection
method. Application of passivating compounds such as chromate and
nitrate is well practiced to prevent crevice corrosion.
11, Overlaying susceptible areas with an alloy which is more resistant to
crevice corrosion is another protective measure.

Filiform Corrosion:

This type of corrosion occurs under painted or plated surfaces when

moisture permeates the coating.

Lacquers (hard varnish for wood and metal) and "quick-dry" paints are
most susceptible to the problem.

Filiform corrosion normally starts at small, sometimes microscopic, defects

in the coating.

Preventions for filiform Corrosion

The use of Lacquers (hard varnish for wood and metal) and "quick-dry"
paints should be avoided unless absence of an adverse effect has been
proven by field experience.

Where a coating is required, it should exhibit low water vapor

transmission characteristics and excellent adhesion.

Zinc-rich coatings should also be considered for coating carbon steel

because of their cathodic protection quality.

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