Introduction to Metal Corrosion

The destruction of metals due to chemical or electrochemical interactions with surrounding media is known as metal corrosion. Rusting is one of the most common forms of metal corrosion. Based on the characteristics of the corrosion process, it can be classified into chemical corrosion and electrochemical corrosion. Depending on the nature of the medium, it can be categorized as atmospheric corrosion and soil corrosion, among others. Furthermore, based on the nature of the damage, it can be divided into continuous corrosion and localized corrosion, etc.