Abstract
A study of corrosion in tropical marine locations is of interest since high corrosion rates are expected to be obtained at such locations. Investigations made at Mandapam Camp, a tropical marine location on the south-east coast of India, show that the rates of corrosion of steel and other metals are exceptionally high and increase with duration of exposure at this site. Attempt has been made to relate the corrosion behaviour to meteorological factors and atmospheric salinity. Determinations have been made under various exposure conditions; at different distances from sea, at different angles of exposure, at different heights from the ground and by carrying out exposure during day and night separately and on upward and downward facing surfaces.
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