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How Corrosion Fuels Environmental Pollution

Corrosion is a natural process of material degradation, with multiple consequences, not only economic, but also environmental and human.
Current research has focused its studies on the problems presented by metallic corrosion, caused by the progressive deterioration of the environment. However, there are few studies on the reverse case in relation to the effect that corrosion has on the environment.

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“Heavenly Watcher” The Angel of the North

This time we head to North East England (UK) specifically to Gateshead, County of Tyne and Wear whose capital is Newcastle, to talk about a relatively new iconic structure known as The Angel of the North. What makes this monument special, apart from its impressive dimensions and construction process, from the point of view of a corrosionist, is the material used.

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Microbiological Corrosion

Article on bacteriological corrosion. Some bacteria thrive in anaerobic conditions and produce compounds that cause iron oxidation ..

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Eiffel Tower: Discover the Grace of the Iron Lady

The Eiffel Tower, also known as The Iron Lady, a wrought-iron marvel that has exceeded its design life of 20 years (it is currently 121 years old), thanks to a rigorous maintenance program based primarily on replacement of corroded parts and the use of a repainting scheme with a frequency of 7 years, as a method of prevention and control of atmospheric corrosion.

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