Brine-Induced Tribocorrosion Accelerates Wear on Stainless Steel: Implications for Mars Exploration

Figure 5

Reference samples (scale shown in the figures). (a) Reference sample 1 (ambient conditions) at low magnification. (b) Reference sample 1 (ambient) at high magnification. (c) Reference sample 2 (SpaceQ brine) at high magnification.

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