Material Behaviour Under Corrosive Environment — Guide For Material Selection

Abstract

In this paper, the behaviour of engineering materials as influenced by fluid velocity, operating temperature, humidity and duration of exposure to chemical and/or electro-chemical action is carefully studied, corrosive environment being prevalent. Moreover, metallurgical factors examined include grain size, alloying elements and degree of purity of metal, as well as heat and surface treatment. The designer is herein provided with guidelines for the selection of materials and relevant manufacturing processes most suitable for given conditions of operation