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Intercrystalline Corrosion |
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intercrystalline corrosion [¦in·tər′krist·əl·ən kə′rō·zhən]
(metallurgy) Localized attack occurring along the crystal boundaries of a metal or alloy. Also known as intergranular corrosion. Intercrystalline Corrosion a type of corrosion of metals that attacks only the surface layers of the grains (crystal-lites) and penetrates metal objects along the grain boundaries (surfaces). Intercrystalline corrosion leads to the destruction of metal articles along the grain boundaries. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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