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this case, the passive layer on a stainless steel surface
breaks down partly or completely. The corrosion then
propagates at a rate determined by a combination of
the corrosive environment and the alloy composition.
Uniform corrosion or general corrosion occurs on stainless
steel in acid environments or hot alkaline solutions.
Severe environments from a corrosive point of view are
high concentrations of hydrochloric or hydrofluoric
acid in which the corrosion may propagate at a rate
that can be detrimental to a construction. |
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