Localized dissolution, which was observed on polished surfaces of Ti-6Al-4V during exposure to 5N HCl at cathodic potentials, is explained on the basis of the uneven growth of a surface hydride layer. The possible relation of this behavior to the initiation of stress corrosion cracks is also discussed.

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© 1972 National Association of Corrosion Engineers
1972
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