Why the hidden cost of metal corrosion might exceed your annual fuel budget
Corrosion is a massive financial burden on modern society, often costing more than the fuel we consume. This video explores the science of why metals degrade and how the field of corrosion engineering works to manage and mitigate these inevitable chemical reactions.
Metals are foundational to modern infrastructure, yet they are constantly subject to the chemical process of corrosion. Because we cannot fully escape this degradation, engineers focus on mitigation strategies to reduce its economic impact.
The field of corrosion engineering is actively advancing to better understand and control these reactions. One common approach involves the use of stainless steels, which are defined by containing a minimum of 10.5% chromium.
