What type of corrosion occurs when chloride ions compromise the passivation layer on rebar?

💡 Explanation

Pitting corrosion occurs due to chloride intrusion, because the **depassivation** mechanism creates anodic and cathodic areas. These areas accelerate localized corrosion, therefore leading to quicker structural weakening of reinforced concrete, rather than uniformly distributed metal thinning.

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