The Science Behind Corrosion Resistant Coatings and Why Modern Industry Can’t Live Without Them Introduction
Corrosion is one of the most relentless and costly threats facing industrial infrastructure worldwide. The World Corrosion Organization estimates that corrosion costs the global economy over USD 2.5 trillion annually a figure that dwarfs many national GDPs. Pipelines rupture, bridges weaken, offshore platforms deteriorate, and processing equipment fails, all because of the chemical...