Metal Glossary

Aluminium
Copper
Stainless Steel
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

Stainless Steel: L

Localised Corrosion

A general term for, often high rate, corrosion attack affecting restricted, specific, parts of the surface.

Related terms: Pitting Corrosion, Crevice Corrosion, Stress Corrosion Cracking