Need for the Study of Corrosion
Abstract
For many developed nations, corrosion can cause structural damages with costs approaching 3.5 to 4.5% of the gross national product. This financial burden represents the quantifiable losses associated with corrosion, but losses that are not quantifiable are also part of the cost to industry and society. The study of corrosion can help industry recognize and prevent such losses. This chapter explains the basic need for the study of corrosion, before introducing the subject of corrosion prevention. Cathodic protection and the application of coatings are two methods of corrosion prevention to be discussed.
Keywords
Corrosion
Environmental damages
Loss of production
Economics and cost of corrosion ...
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