How Do You Prevent Corrosion In Steel Structures?
Steel structures corrode when they are exposed to atmospheric conditions such as salt, moisture and oxygen. Applying a protective coating on steel structures can prevent corrosion, but preliminary measures, such as testing for chloride on the steel, must be taken to ensure that the steel structure is prepared for protective coating. If the steel is not clean, the preventative coating will fail, and the steel will rust. Use high-pressure water and/or abrasives to clean the steel. All corrosive agents must be removed before a coating is applied to the steel or else the coating will not be effective in preventing corrosion. Test for chloride on the steel. Chloride is the most corrosive agent to steel and is the main cause of premature protective coating failure. You should test multiple areas of the steel for chloride. You can purchase a chloride test kit from Hannah Instruments. A link to the test kit instruction manual on how to test for chloride can be found under “Resources” at the bo
