Corrosion Prevention Methods Quiz
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What is the initial stage of crevice corrosion?

  • Formation of an anodic side
  • Uniform corrosion (correct)
  • Accumulation of metal ions in narrow spaces
  • Formation of metal ions in the stagnant liquid

In crevice corrosion, what accelerates the oxidation process?

  • Formation of anodic side (correct)
  • Formation of metal ions in the stagnant liquid
  • Stagnant water
  • Accumulation of metal ions in narrow spaces

What are some examples of crevices where crevice corrosion can occur?

  • Rusted surfaces
  • Smooth surfaces
  • Painted surfaces
  • Flanges, washers, rolled tube ends (correct)

What is a recommendation for preventing crevice corrosion?

<p>Weld instead of rivet (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is pitting in terms of corrosion?

<p>Localized form of corrosion producing cavities or 'holes' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a recommended method to prevent pitting corrosion?

<p>Polish surfaces (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is pitting considered more dangerous than uniform corrosion damage?

<p>It is harder to detect, predict, and design against. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method helps prevent pitting in corrosion?

<p>Using non-absorbing gaskets. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of metallic coatings used for corrosion control?

<p>They are always sacrificial coatings. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a non-metallic inorganic coating for corrosion protection?

<p>Glass (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of galvanic corrosion?

<p>Connection of dissimilar metals in the presence of an electrolyte (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is inspection of protective coatings important for corrosion control?

<p>To ensure they can withstand the environment where they are used. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method is NOT a common way to prevent uniform corrosion?

<p>Changing the metal alloy composition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of stresses are engineered products subjected to during service that can lead to fatigue?

<p>Dynamic or cyclic stresses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of sacrificial anodes in the context of corrosion prevention?

<p>To protect the metal by making it the anode (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one common method to prevent corrosion mentioned in the text?

<p>Applying sacrificial anodes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves connecting a metal body electronically to a more reactive metal for protection?

<p>Cathodic protection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In wet corrosion, what tends to happen when dissimilar metals are electrically connected?

<p>Galvanic corrosion occurs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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