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Material and coating system: die-cast zinc with decorative chrome plating
Damage profile: defect in the semi-bright nickel layer
Cause of defect: probably caused by formation of gas pockets on the surface during coating
Material and coating system: die-cast zinc with decorative chrome plating
Damage profile: localised pimples
Cause of defect: foreign matter/inclusions in velour nickel layer
Material and coating system: die-cast zinc with decorative chrome plating
Damage profile: pitting corrosion
Cause of defect: external attack through aggressive media (chemicals)
Material and coating system: brass with decorative chrome plating
Damage profile: selective corrosion (de-zincification)
Cause of defect: external attack through aggressive media (chemicals)
Material and coating system: die-cast zinc with decorative chrome plating
Damage profile: corrosion of the base material by modified Corrodcote test
Cause of defect: (simulated) external attack through aggressive media (chemicals)
