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| Ion Concentration When one area of the surface of a metal is exposed to a higher velocity flow of electrolyte (seawater), metal ions of the electrolyte are washed away making this area anodic (more positive) to an area of lesser flow in the same surface. Corrosion results. Tidal currents can severely erode props, shafts and other exposed metal surfaces. |