Atmospheric corrosion testing in southern Africa: results of a twenty year national exposure programme

Abstract

Atmospheric corrosion is one of the most widespread causes of metal and alloy degradation known. We only have to look at the corrosion of structural steelwook in buildings, bridges and other forms of construction to recognise the enormous wastage of materials, manpower and economic resources. The aim of this book is to provide an adequate insight into aspects of the corrosion mechanisms and of the climatic factors that have significant impact of atmospheric corrosion in Southern Africa.