Selective Leaching Guide: Dezincification, Graphitization & Dealuminification

Selective Leaching Guide: Dezincification, Graphitization & Dealuminification

Short answer: Selective leaching (dealloying) is corrosion that removes one element from an alloy, leaving a weak porous remnant — dezincification in brass, graphitization in cast iron, dealuminification in aluminium bronze. Right alloy choice and inspection stop it before failure.

At a Glance

Selective Leaching Guide: Dezincification, Graphitization & Dealuminification chart
Figure 1 – Selective Leaching Guide: Dezincification, Graphitization & Dealuminification overview.

Forms of Dealloying

Brass loses zinc (Galvanic Corrosion Guide context), cast iron loses iron, bronzes lose aluminium; see Brass Grades Guide, Copper C11000 Vs C12200 ve Monel 400 Guide.

Detect & Prevent

Use dezincification-resistant brass and monitor via Metal Corrosion Monitoring Guide; estimate loss with Metal Corrosion Rate Calculation Guide and document per Mill Test Certificate Guide.

QA & Supply

Protect stock via How To Prevent Metal Rust. HXSCO supplies corrosion-resistant alloys for the service.

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What is selective leaching?

Corrosion that dissolves one alloying element, leaving a porous weak shell.

What is dezincification?

Zinc leaving brass, leaving weak copper-coloured sponge.

What is graphitization?

Iron leaving grey cast iron, leaving a weak graphite network.

How do you prevent it?

Use dezincification-free brass, controlled bronze chemistry and inspection.

Do you supply resistant alloys?

HXSCO supplies DZR brass and resistant bronzes with certificates.

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HXSCO supplies dezincification-resistant brass and resistant bronzes for aggressive service. Send your environment and quantity for a quote.

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