corrosion resistance

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corrosion
noun[U]
uk
/kəˈrəʊ.ʒən/us
/kəˈroʊ.ʒən/
the process of corroding, or metal that has ...
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resistance
noun
uk
/rɪˈzɪs.təns/us
/rɪˈzɪs.təns/
the act of fighting against something that is attacking you, or refusing to ...
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(Definition ofcorrosionandresistancefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The addition of titanium to tungsten improves thecorrosionresistanceand increases the adhesion by interconnecting metal bands.
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The selection of a suitable water supply pipe material depends not only on organoleptic factors but also on ease of handling, mechanical strength, leak location,corrosionresistanceand cost.
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Certainly it will be used widely in desalination plants because of itscorrosionresistanceand its extreme strength.
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Molybdenum is used for imparting hardness, strength andcorrosionresistanceto steel and no-ferrous metals.
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It is intended principally for heat resisting applications and also for uses wherecorrosionresistanceand heat are involved.
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The two most useful properties of the metal arecorrosionresistanceand the highest strength-to-density ratio of any metallic element.
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Internal stress plays a role in adhesion, wear andcorrosionresistanceand therefore must be regulated or at a minimum, taken notice of.
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Wound strings such as bronze acoustic strings, are very difficult to keep fresh sounding due to the lack ofcorrosionresistance.
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A black oxide coating provides heat resistance and lubricity, as well ascorrosionresistance.
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The substance was found to have several unique properties, including very goodcorrosionresistanceand the lowest coefficient of friction of any substance yet manufactured.
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Brass is generally more ductile and stronger than copper and has superiorcorrosionresistance.
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Superiorcorrosionresistanceis provided with hot dip galvanizing.
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Chromium metal has proven of high value due to its highcorrosionresistanceand hardness.
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Favorable characteristics includecorrosionresistanceand precipitation hardening.
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Reducing the quantity of these metals improvescorrosionresistance.
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Titanium has a higher strength to weight ratio than steel and has bettercorrosionresistance, so it is an ideal metal for golf club construction.
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In hard coating applications, thecorrosionresistanceof thicker coatings is not quite as good as it is with hexavalent chromium.
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The chromed layer can be decorative, providecorrosionresistance, ease cleaning procedures, or increase surface hardness.
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Carbon at 0.1% impairscorrosionresistanceof nickel alloys.
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There is a trade off between hardness, toughness, edge retention,corrosionresistance, and achievable sharpness.
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