Sea spray
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Sea spray is a spray of water that forms when ocean waves crash.
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[edit] Make up
As a result, salt spray contains a high concentration of mineral salts, particularly chloride anions.
[edit] Effects
Salt spray is largely responsible for corrosion of metallic objects near the coastline, as the salts accelerate the corrosion process. Salts generally do not dissolve in air directly.
[edit] Chemical resistance
The salt spray test is a notable gauge of material resistance, particularly if the material will be used outdoors and must perform in a mechanical load bearing or otherwise critical role.
These results are often of great interest to the marine industries, whose products may suffer extreme acceleration of corrosion and subsequent failure due to the salt water environment.
[edit] See also
- Coastal erosion
- Cloud reflectivity modification
- Sea air
- Sea breeze
- Salt Air --- New Zealand Airline
- Saltwater intrusion
- Wind wave
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