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title: High-Temperature Corrosion
description: High-temperature corrosion forms oxide and sulfide layers on metal, causing internal erosion. It is a major problem in the energy and aerospace industries.
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# [High-Temperature Corrosion](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/high-temperature-corrosion)

 Written by [one to ONE Holdings](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/author/one-to-one-holdings) | Sep 18, 2025 10:39:59 PM

High-temperature corrosion is a phenomenon where metals deteriorate due to reactions with a reactive gas or fluid in a high-temperature environment. 

High-temperature corrosion occurs as an oxide or sulfide layer forms on the surface, which can also promote internal erosion that becomes a problem in various fields, such as energy production, chemical processes, and aircraft engines.

Additionally, since high-temperature environments accelerate all corrosion processes, high-temperature corrosion can also change the microstructure of metals.

Specific examples of environments where high-temperature corrosion is induced are as follows:

- When oxygen reacts with a metal to form an oxide layer, it occurs in a combustion process or a high-temperature oxidation environment, such as in car engines or generators.
- When sulfur compounds generated from the combustion of petroleum products or coal react with a metal, such as in power plants or oil refineries.
- Salt from seawater causes corrosion in high-temperature environments, such as marine facilities and ships.
- Chlorine gas or chlorides can cause corrosion in high-temperature environments, such as those found in water treatment plants and chemical factories.

To suppress the occurrence of high-temperature corrosion under the conditions mentioned above, it is necessary to take appropriate measures according to each situation.

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