Plague | Red

In the aerospace and electronics industries, "Red Plague" is the nickname for corrosion (

). It occurs when silver-plated copper is exposed to moisture and oxygen, typically due to damage or gaps in the silver plating. Red Plague

: It is most common in high-humidity environments. Some manufacturers minimize risk by ensuring a minimum plating thickness (e.g., 40 microinches). In the aerospace and electronics industries, "Red Plague"