Corrosion is the gradual degradation of metals as they react with environmental factors such as moisture, oxygen and chemicals, causing them to lose their mechanical properties over time. It causes trillions of dollars in economic losses worldwide every year.
Main Causes of Corrosion
- Contact with moisture and water
- Salty marine atmosphere
- Industrial chemical fumes
- Underground electrochemical effects
How to Prevent Corrosion
Methods such as hot-dip galvanizing, epoxy coating, polyethylene coating and phosphate coating effectively prevent corrosion by isolating metal surfaces from environmental factors.
