Carbon and high-strength steels are some of the most widely used metals today, and the corrosion of this type of material is a serious problem for a variety of industries including engineering, manufacturing and aerospace. If left untreated, metal corrosion can affect a business from both economic and structural integrity standpoints. However, corrosion can largely be controlled with developments in various protective solutions. Sarah Medeiros, Corrosion Engineer at SIFCO ASC, discusses developments in R&D to help slow down the corrosion process.
The shutdown and failure of equipment due to corrosion can cause major setbacks for any industry, especially when experiencing equipment failure or replacement, leading to loss of productivity and efficiency. This is why comprehensive research is undertaken to identify the effects and risks of corrosion to better understand which types of metals are most likely to be affected as well as developing the best preventative measures to reduce corrosion.