Title :
The electrical nature of corrosion and cathodic protection
Author_Institution :
Metallurgy Division, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D. C.
fDate :
4/1/1952 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Estimates that several billion dollars worth of metal are lost annually due to corrosion underline the great importance of cathodic protection. This study of corrosion from the electrical standpoint is an evaluation of the behavior of galvanic couples in accordance with the laws of electricity.
Keywords :
Corrosion; Electric potential; Electrodes; Force; Hydrogen; Iron;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/EE.1952.6437437
