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The Coriou Effect: A Comprehensive Guide for Corrosion Engineers

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Published in Stress Corrosion Cracking Of Nickel Based Alloys In Water Cooled Nuclear Reactors: The Coriou Effect (European Federation Of Corrosion (EFC) 67)

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Stress Corrosion Cracking of Nickel Based Alloys in Water cooled Nuclear Reactors: The Coriou Effect (European Federation of Corrosion (EFC) 67)

Stress Corrosion Cracking of Nickel Based Alloys in Water-cooled Nuclear Reactors: The Coriou Effect (European Federation of Corrosion (EFC) Series Book 67)

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Corrosion is a major problem that affects industries worldwide, costing billions of dollars each year. The Coriou effect is a type of corrosion that occurs when two dissimilar metals are in contact with each other in the presence of an electrolyte. This can lead to the accelerated corrosion of one of the metals.

Causes of the Coriou Effect

The Coriou effect is caused by the difference in electrochemical potential between the two metals. When the metals are in contact, electrons flow from the more active metal (the anode) to the less active metal (the cathode). This electron flow creates a current, which can cause the anode to corrode.

The rate of corrosion is affected by a number of factors, including the following:

The difference in electrochemical potential between the two metals
The surface area of the metals in contact
The concentration of the electrolyte
The temperature

Effects of the Coriou Effect

The Coriou effect can have a significant impact on the performance of metal structures. It can lead to the following problems:

Reduced strength and ductility
Increased susceptibility to fatigue
Leakage
Failure

Mitigating the Coriou Effect

There are a number of strategies that can be used to mitigate the Coriou effect. These include:

Using similar metals in contact
Isolating the metals from each other
Applying a protective coating to the metals
Using cathodic protection

The Coriou effect is a serious problem that can have a significant impact on the performance of metal structures. However, there are a number of strategies that can be used to mitigate its effects. By understanding the causes and effects of the Coriou effect, corrosion engineers can design and maintain metal structures that are resistant to this type of corrosion.