Question

What is the incubation period associated with a crevice attack?

(a) 1 month – 10 months

(b) 1 hour – 10 hours

(c) 1 day – 10 days

(d) 6 months – 1 year

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Question is from Eight Forms topic in section Eight Forms of Corrosion of Corrosion Engineering

Answer 1

The correct option is (d) 6 months – 1 year

Easiest explanation: The incubation period is the time required to initiate the crevice corrosion on metal. It usually in the range of 6 months to 1 year. It depends on many factors such as the material used, corrosive medium, temperature, etc.