ELECTRICAL COMPONENT CORROSION PREVENTION

Responsive design of automotive electrical components requires a knowledge of the probable detrimental effects of corrosion. Volumes of material exist that discuss corrosion. The varied types of corrosion and the frequent simultaneous presence of several types prevent the specifying of “one solution” for each specific corrosion problem. This paper is intended to inform the designer of the types of corrosion and to offer various preventative measures to consider during the design stage.