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Vectra B

 

 

 

 

 

Contact Corrosion  

The corrosion effect also occurs when two metals with dissimilar potentials form a conductive contact and moisture (electrolyte) penetrates between the metals.  

Schematic representation  

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Metal (potential 1)  

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Metal (potential 2)  

3  

Moisture (electrolyte)  

 

penetrates into crack  

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Flow of electrons and ions  

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Contact corrosion  

 

 

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