Dezincification

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001685",
  "term": "Dezincification",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A form of corrosion that occurs in brass alloys where zinc is selectively leached out, leaving behind a porous, copper-rich material. This process weakens the alloy and can lead to component failure. It is often observed in brass exposed to certain types of water, such as soft or acidic water.",
  "subject": "Metallurgy",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Entzinkung",
    "es": "dezincificación",
    "fr": "dézincification"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/dezincification/"
}