pitting resistance equivalent number
Definitions
A number, calculated using a given stainless steel alloy's chemical composition, which aims to predict its resistance to pitting corrosion.
Examples
“Steels used in salt water typically require⟳ a pitting resistance equivalent number⟳ of at least 40.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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