Importance of Corrosion and Prevention Efforts

Materials technology is a very vital part of modem technology. Technological development is often limited by the properties of materials and knowledge about them. Some properties, such as those determining corrosion behaviour, are most difficult to map and to control. 

In general, the development of modem society and industry has led to a stronger demand for engineers with specialized knowledge in corrosion. There are a number of reasons for this  

Industrial production has led to pollution, acidification and increased corrosivity of water and the atmosphere. 

Stronger materials, thinner cross-sections and more accurate calculation of dimensions make it relatively more expensive to add a corrosion allowance to 

The widespread use of welding has increased the number of corrosion problems. The development of industrial sectors like nuclear power production and offshore oil and gas extraction has required stricter mles and control. 

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