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corrosion

[kuh-roh-zhuhn] / kəˈroʊ ʒən /


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The main long-term risks are corrosion of the copper canisters or earthquakes during future ice ages, which could potentially damage the capsules and cause radioactive fuel to leak, Kyllonen said.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Researchers have also reported corrosion resistant anode strategies built on stainless steel substrates, showing that stainless steel remains a major focus in the effort to make seawater electrolysis more practical.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

Some had been there so long that corrosion was destroying them.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The DOJ claims that DC Water failed to repair the 54-mile pipe, known as the Potomac Interceptor, despite inspections that found corrosion years earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Then they pounded the hot metal with mallets, making the corrosion flake off the outside.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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