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Pitting

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-002812

A localized form of corrosion that creates small, deep holes or cavities on a metal surface, rather than uniform material loss. It occurs when a protective film on the metal breaks down in specific areas, exposing the underlying material to corrosive agents. Pitting can lead to premature equipment failure, especially in pipelines and vessels exposed to brines or acidic fluids.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-002812
FieldOil and gas
SubjectEnhanced Oil Recovery
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002812",
  "term": "Pitting",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A localized form of corrosion that creates small, deep holes or cavities on a metal surface, rather than uniform material loss. It occurs when a protective film on the metal breaks down in specific areas, exposing the underlying material to corrosive agents. Pitting can lead to premature equipment failure, especially in pipelines and vessels exposed to brines or acidic fluids.",
  "subject": "Enhanced Oil Recovery",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/pitting/"
}

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