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  Definitions of the main corrosion modes

Galvanic corrosion
Crevice corrosion
Pitting corrosion
Intergranular corrosion
Dealloying corrosion
Erosion corrosion
Fretting corrosion
Stress corrosion cracking
Microbial corrosion
Uniform corrosion
Corrosion Inhibitor

Galvanic corrosion
Galvanic corrosion can be defined as being the effect resulting from contact between two different metals or alloys in a conductive corrosive environment. Another term employed is galvanic coupling.



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