A single NEXPLANON implant is inserted subdermally in the upper arm. To reduce the risk of neural or vascular injury, the implant should be inserted at the inner side of the non-dominant upper arm about 8-10 cm (3-4 inches) above the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
Graphitic corrosion is selective leaching of iron from gray cast iron, where iron particles are removed and graphite grains remain intact. Graphitic corrosion is also known as selective leaching, dealloying, demetalification, parting and selective corrosion.
Corrosion prevention Definition of Corrosion Corrosion is the deterioration of materials by chemical interaction with their environment. The term corrosion is sometimes also applied to the degradation of plastics, concrete and wood, but generally refers to metals.