A critical review of the recent advances in inclusion-triggered localized corrosion in steel

Abstract Localized corrosion triggered by inclusions is prone to metallic material failure. Except for chemical dissolution of some special inclusions, the principle galvanic coupling most acceptable theory explain above damage mechanism over past decades. Still, controversies continue present, in particular, mounting recent evidence obtained advanced technologies emphasizes limitations previous entrenched idea and discloses unexpected results. Here, we review relevant studies carefully summarize their similarities differences reduce knowledge gap between inclusion-triggered localized design, whilst source typical treated discussed.