Downhole corrosion is one of the most important problems facing the oil and gas industry. By using various methods such as selecting appropriate materials, surface coating, use of corrosion inhibitors and cathodic protection, the corrosion rate can be significantly reduced. A better understanding of corrosion mechanisms and the development of new technologies can help improve efficiency and reduce costs in this industry.

The incidence of each type of metal corrosion varies, and the importance of each type will vary across systems and environments. On the other hand, there are striking similarities in the distribution of corrosion damage across similar industries, and by comparing them, it can be seen that corrosion problems in similar industries are very similar.

The gradual reduction (decomposition) of metals due to chemical and electrochemical interactions is called corrosion, which causes significant financial losses to industries every year. For example, in water systems, various types of corrosion are defined as an electrochemical process.

Corrosion of metals is the process in which metals reach their original oxidation numbers. In fact, corrosion of metals is an oxidation-reduction reaction in which the metal is oxidized by its surroundings. Typically, oxygen from the air acts as the oxidant in these processes.