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pitting resistance equivalent number

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: engineering, metallurgy, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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

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