Soil in the corrosion process: A review of the role of soil conditions on the corrosion of underground pipes

Abstract

Introduction Although the soil as a corrosive environment is probably of greater complexity than any other environment, it is possible to make some generalisations regarding soil types and corrosion. It is necessary to emphasise that corrosion in soils is extremely variable and can range from the rapid to the negligible. This can be illustrated by the fact that buried pipes have become perforated within one year, while archaeological specimens of ancient iron have probably remained in the soil for hundreds of years without significant attack.

Citation

Smith, C.A. (1981), "Soil in the corrosion process: A review of the role of soil conditions on the corrosion of underground pipes", Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Vol. 28 No. 2, pp. 4-8. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb010187