pitting resistance equivalent number

noun

Definitions

  1. A number, calculated using a given stainless steel alloy's chemical composition, which…

    A number, calculated using a given stainless steel alloy's chemical composition, which aims to predict its resistance to pitting corrosion.

    • Steels used in salt water typically require a pitting resistance equivalent number of at least 40.

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