CORROSION OF METALS IN TROPICAL ENVIRONMENTS. PART 9. STRUCTURAL FERROUS METALS - SIXTEEN YEARS' EXPOSURE TO SEA AND FRESH WATER.

Abstract

Effects of corrosion on 20 structural ferrous metals immersed in seawater and fresh water and exposed at mean-tide elevation have been measured at various intervals during 16 years. Corrosion rates and time-corrosion curves derived from both weight loss and pitting have been established. The final constant rates provide significant data for comparing the corrosion resistance of the different metals in the various environments and for estimating service life over more extended periods. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 23, 1969
Accession Number
AD0687705

Entities

People

  • A. L. Alexander
  • C. R. Southwell

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Body Weight
  • Corrosion
  • Corrosion Resistance
  • Elevation
  • Environment
  • Fresh Water
  • Intervals
  • Resistance
  • Water

Readers

  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Regression Analysis.