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The Korean Society of Automotive Engineers (한국자동차공학회)
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OVERVIEW OF FRETTING CORROSION IN ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS

  • PARK Y. W. (School of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University) ;
  • JUNG J. P. (School of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University) ;
  • LEE K. Y. (School of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University)
  • Published : 2006.02.01
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Abstract

Fretting corrosion widely known as a degradation mechanism refers to the combination of fretting wear and corrosion such as oxidation. This paper critically reviews the works published previously on fretting corrosion of electrical connectors. Various experimental approaches such as testing machines, material selection, testing environments, acceleration testing techniques and preventing methods are addressed. Future research prospects are suggested.

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