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In materials engineering, what is corrosion?

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  1. Rusting, which only happens to iron and steel
  2. Deterioration through environmental interaction
  3. Wear from parts rubbing together

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References

  1. DOE Fundamentals Handbook: Material Science www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2026-04/DOE-HDBK-1017-93_VOL1.pdf Checked 2026-10-10.

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