Question 72Gas Turbine - 1st Asst/Chief

The correct answer is C) Electrochemical corrosion. When dissimilar metals come into contact with a conductor, such as an electrolyte solution, an electrochemical reaction can occur, causing one of the metals to corrode. This process is known as galvanic corrosion or electrochemical corrosion. The more active metal (the anode) will preferentially corrode, while the less active metal (the cathode) will be protected. The other options are incorrect because: A) Rust erosion refers to the oxidation of iron, which is not the general case for dissimilar metal corrosion. B) Chemical corrosion involves the direct reaction of a metal with a chemical, not an electrochemical process. D) Etching erosion is a different mechanism not directly related to the corrosion of dissimilar metals.