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Results for “Corrosion”
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Galvanic corrosion
Cooling and heatinga type of corrosion caused by electrical currents
- galvanic
- corrosion
Crevice corrosion
Engine and fuel systemsCorrosion occurring in crevices or areas where moisture accumulates
- corrosion
- engine
aluminum corrosion
Engine and fuel systemscorrosion that occurs in aluminum parts, often accelerated by phosphates
- corrosion
- aluminum
corrosion inhibitors
Engine and fuel systemssubstances added to coolant to prevent corrosion, such as sodium nitrite or sodium benzoate
- coolant
- corrosion
Corrosion Protection
Body and interiorCoatings or treatments that prevent or reduce corrosion on vehicle surfaces
- rust
- protection
Nitrates
Engine and fuel systemsCompounds that inhibit corrosion on ferrous surfaces and protect against pitting and crevice corrosion
- corrosion
- inhibitor
inhibitors
Engine and fuel systemssubstances added to coolant to prevent corrosion
- coolant
- corrosion
Phosphate
Cooling and heatinga chemical compound used as a corrosion inhibitor in antifreeze
- corrosion
- inhibitor
Silicates
Engine and fuel systemsCompounds that inhibit corrosion on aluminum surfaces and protect against cavitation
- corrosion
- aluminum
Mercaptobenzothiazole
Cooling and heatinga chemical compound used as a corrosion inhibitor for copper and brass components
- corrosion
- inhibitor
aeration
Engine and fuel systemsthe process of introducing air into the coolant, which can accelerate corrosion
- coolant
- corrosion
Cavitation erosion
Cooling and heatinga type of corrosion that occurs when coolant bubbles collapse against aluminum surfaces
- corrosion
- pump
Solder bloom
Cooling and heatinga type of corrosion that occurs in radiators due to high-lead solder
- corrosion
- radiator
Lead bloom
Engine and fuel systemsA type of contaminant that can clog radiator tubes, possibly related to corrosion
- corrosion
- contaminant
Tolytriazole
Engine and fuel systemsA corrosion inhibitor that provides protection similar to MBT, but is more durable at higher temperatures
- corrosion
- inhibitor
Galvanization
Body and interiora process of applying a protective zinc coating to steel
- corrosion
- protection
Rubberized undercoating
Body and interiorType of coating used to protect metal surfaces from corrosion
- undercoating
- rubberized
Antifreeze
Engine and fuel systemsA substance that prevents freezing of the coolant in vehicle engines
- coolant
- corrosion
Borates
Engine and fuel systemsCompounds that provide buffering and neutralization of acidic combustion gas by-products
- corrosion
- buffering
Galvanized steel
Tools and maintenance terminologySteel coated with a layer of zinc to protect against corrosion
- materials
- metals
phosphate free formula
Engine and fuel systemsa type of coolant formula that does not contain phosphates
- coolant
- corrosion
Stainless steel exhaust
Engine and fuel systemsType of exhaust system made from stainless steel, resistant to corrosion
- exhaust
- stainless
Silica dropout
Engine and fuel systemsA type of contaminant that can occur when silicates drop out of the coolant
- corrosion
- contaminant