Description
The various types of oxidation reactions with the environment, such as rusting, copper pitting, stress cracking, and others.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 4 occupations
- Optional in 3 occupations
- Total: 7 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 3 (Technicians and associate professionals)
Essential for
- Metallurgical technicianMetallurgical technicians provide technical support in researching and performing experiments on minerals, metals, alloys, oil and gas. They also assist in improving the methods of…
- Corrosion technicianCorrosion technicians monitor the integrity from a pipeline and provide repairs to it if needed. They ensure that the pipelines are properly connected and are in line with the…
- Surface engineerA Surface Engineer specializes in modifying and improving the properties of material surfaces to enhance their performance, durability, and appearance. Their work focuses on protec…
- Surface treatment operatorSurface treatment operators apply chemicals and paint to the material surface in order to protect against corrosion. They calculate the materials needed for surface protection. Oth…
Optional for
- Chemical engineering technicianChemical engineering technicians transform raw materials in order to develop and test chemical products. They also work on improving chemical plant operations and processes. Duties…
- Industrial arts vocational teacherIndustrial arts vocational teachers instruct students in their specialised field of study, industrial arts, which is predominantly practical in nature. They provide theoretical ins…
- Chemical processing supervisorChemical processing supervisors coordinate the activities and the staff involved in the chemical production process, ensuring the production goals and deadlines are met. They contr…
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Last updated on February 18, 2026