THE EFFECT OF ENVIRONMENT ON THE CORROSION OF METALS IN SEA WATER--A LITERATURE SURVEY

Abstract

The U. S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command is interested in developing methods to combat metallic corrosion as a means of reducing maintenance costs of the Naval Shore Establishment. A literature survey was made to determine the effect of environmental variables on the corrosion rate of metals submerged in sea water. The most important variables were found to be dissolved oxygen concentration, velocity, and temperature. Other factors which influence the corrosion rates are pH, salinity, and micro-organisms. It is recommended that a coordinated research program, consisting of basic research studies and corrosion testing, be initiated in controlled sea water environments.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0820155

Entities

People

  • Howard A. Porte

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aqueous Solutions
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction
  • Corrosion
  • Corrosion Resistance
  • Engineering
  • Films
  • Fresh Water
  • Hydrogen
  • Iron
  • Literature Surveys
  • Naval Shore Facilities
  • Salt Water
  • Sea Water
  • Water

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Materials Science and Engineering.