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Undercut corrosion, multi-color deposits (red, white, black). (This is a view of a tube ID following cleaning.)
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Under-deposit corrosion mechanism caused by reaction of phosphate with magnetite form maracite. Most often found in high heat areas of the boiler. Typically associated with boilers suffering phosphate hideout and using disodium phosphate or sodium hexametaphosphate.
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Holes, Pits, Gouges » WatersideLocations:
WaterwallBoiler Type:
PowerIndustry:
Electric UtilityMechanism:
Acid Phosphate Attack
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Undercut corrosion, multi-color deposits (red, white, black). (This is a view of a tube ID following cleaning.)
