Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction

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ISBN 10: 1118324579
ISBN 13: 978-1-11832-457-8

Chapter 17 - Corrosion and Degradation of Materials - Questions and Problems - Page 722: 17.21

Answer

The chromium in stainless steels causes a very thin and highly adherent surface coating to form over the surface of the alloy. The chorium protects the alloy from further corrosion. However, for plain carbon steels, chromium forms rust instead of adherent coating.

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The chromium in stainless steels causes a very thin and highly adherent surface coating to form over the surface of the alloy. The chorium protects the alloy from further corrosion. However, for plain carbon steels, chromium forms rust instead of adherent coating.
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