Korroosiorasitusväsymystä
Korroosiorasitusväsymystä, often referred to as corrosion fatigue, is a phenomenon that occurs when a material is subjected to cyclic stresses in a corrosive environment. The presence of a corrosive medium significantly accelerates the fatigue crack initiation and propagation process compared to fatigue in a non-corrosive environment. This synergistic effect can lead to a substantial reduction in the material's fatigue life, often by an order of magnitude or more.
The mechanism involves the electrochemical nature of corrosion and the mechanical nature of fatigue. Corrosive agents
Factors influencing corrosion fatigue include the type of corrosive environment (e.g., saltwater, acidic solutions), the material's