Corrosion Protection of Steels

Corrosion protection of carbon and low-alloy steels is almost always required. There a numerous coatings, coating processes, and methods used to limit corrosion of these steels, which include the following:

• Conversion coatings
• Surface modification
• Inhibitors
• Corrosion preventive compounds
• Metal claddings
• Hot-dip coating processes
• Continuous electrodeposition
• Electroplating
• Organic coatings (paints)
• Zinc-rich coatings
• Porcelain enameling
• Thermal spraying processes
• Vapor-deposited coatings
• Pack cementation coatings