Localized Corrosion

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Crevice Corrosion in a Subsea System — Aspect Before Analysis

Scanning electron microscopy image of the chromium plated cylinder surface, presenting deposits and localized dissolution under deposits. There are different stages of corrosion in this region, observed in low magnification. Small areas of attack and a shallow pitting with deposits that were analyzed by EDS and revealed the presence of S.
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ML00128 / Apr.2018
MIC of a Stored Hydraulic Cylinder
M - Low Carbon SteelP - Chromium PlatedAp - OffshoreCd - Localized Dissolution
Cm - Surface Aspect by SEMDf - Localized Corrosion