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= Corrosion fatigue
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Corrosion fatigue is a failure mechanism that occurs when a material, typically a metal, experiences the combined effects of cyclic stress and a corrosive environment. This phenomenon can significantly reduce the lifespan of materials and components, as the presence of a corrosive medium accelerates the initiation and propagation of cracks under repeated loading conditions.