Copper Corrosion in Ultrasound Cavitation Field

Abstract

This article contains the results of the experiments concerning the mass loss of copper in seawater, in the cavitation presence. The cavitation is produced by ultrasound in an experimental setup designed for this purpose. The models of mass loss are provided and validated by statistical methods. Gravimetric indices are computed, to compare the mass loss in different cases. Differences are noticed in the mass-loss trend at different power of the ultrasound generator.