Corrosion is the process of breaking down the atomic components of any iron or steel material.
We use the general term rust to describe the occurrence of corrosion. A blush of the form which;
- iron and oxygen react with water or moisture and
- In the absence of oxygen, iron is exposed to chlorine, salt, or any other harmful chemicals and substances.
Corrosion and rust are the downside effects of using metal to construct homes, buildings, bridges, infrastructure and automobiles. Rust has a greater mass than the original iron or steel. This can cause the failure of a steel structure (e.g. a bridge) to build up as rust forces adjacent parts of the structure to dissolve. This is a phenomenon known as rust.
Rust was the primary cause of the collapse of the following structures in the United States:
- Silver Pomps in West Virginia (1967
- Means River Bridge in Connecticut (1983
- Kinzua Bridge in Pennsylvania (2003
Bridges are not the only structures that corrode and decay. For all things made of iron, steel, and metal, must bear rust.
Most American cars. These cars are subjected to extreme weather conditions especially during the winter months. When they remain poorly maintained and untreated, this case increases the formation of rust and the deformity of the car body and engine. Most of our homes are equipped with hot water heaters and metal furnaces. Our concrete walkways are protected by steel bars. These problems are also affected by rust.
Many believe that handling corrosion and rust problems is more like a maintenance job. But the cost of rust problems in the United States alone is alarmingly high. Every year, the US spends about $276 billion on corrosion and rust repairs. This huge amount of money includes direct and indirect rib rust repair. Direct costs are divided into two major factors;
- Cost of design, assembly and construction
- This includes material selection (for example stainless steel to replace carbon steel), additional material to prevent rust formation (e.g
- Price management
- Management costs include inspection, maintenance, maintenance, repair and replacement, inventory, rehabilitation and product losses. time.
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Some experts believe that rust removal is part of the focus of lopsided maintenance work. The annual costs of rust remediation are very high, as evidenced by recent research findings. Therefore, rust repair and corrosion control should not be the only type of such.
To known as expensive problem solving in corrosion and rust, these experts put emphasis on focus. Instead of looking for ways to repair and remove rust, we should think more about how we can prevent rust from developing. This is because preventive measures are relatively cheaper than treating rust problems.
Rust repairs and corrosion control will remain expensive. But with this change in mindset along with the right approach and application of rust control technologies, we can certainly reduce our spending on rust repairs.
