Abstract |
Metallic structures such as stainless steel, mild steel, galvanised iron, aluminium etc. are liable for rapid deterioration due to ravages of and marine corrosion. The problem of their protection is severe, concerning all the maritime nations of the world, that millions and millions of rupees are being spent annually for repairs, renewals, maintenance and preventive research. This phenomena of deterioration of materials in sea water is known for ages and attempts to minimize and prevent the catastrophe is still going on in the countless-laboratories of the world. |