Answered: How can corrosion lead to fracture?

Elements Of Electromagnetics

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ISBN:9780190698614

Author:Sadiku, Matthew N. O.

Publisher:Sadiku, Matthew N. O.

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How can corrosion lead to fracture?

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Corrosion

It is a natural process that is generally observed in metal in which the metal react with moisture present in the atmosphere and initiate the slow destruction and decay of the metal.

Mostly when an external force is applied on a beam or bar, it produces stress, and sometimes it leads to the crack. The open crack reacts with moisture present in the air and forms a layer of oxide or sulfide. The corrosion slowly decays the material and eats up its strength. And when further stress is applied with the little amount that corroded crack fractures.

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