passive state

in electrochemical corrosion
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.P04447
The passive state is characterized by a contiguous 'passivating @F02366@' of solid @C01351-1@ products separating the metallic phase from the adjacent electrolyte. @C01351-2@ in the passive state involves growth of the passivating @F02366@ and/or transfer of metal ions through the @F02366@ into the electrolyte.
Source:
PAC, 1989, 61, 19. (Electrochemical corrosion nomenclature (Recommendations 1988)) on page 21 [Terms] [Paper]
Cite as: IUPAC. Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 2nd ed. (the "Gold Book"). Compiled by A. D. McNaught and A. Wilkinson. Blackwell Scientific Publications, Oxford (1997). Online version (2019-) created by S. J. Chalk. ISBN 0-9678550-9-8. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.
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