Corrosion occurs when metal surfaces react with oxygen in the presence of water to form protective oxide films. These protective films are then removed by physical erosion such as the abrasive action of turbulent fluids.
This cycle of corrosion and erosion continually repeats itself, giving rise to the phenomenon of erosion/corrosion, which can be accelerated by:
- Impingement
- Entrainment
- Cavitation
- Bi-metallic corrosion
Erosion/corrosion produces rapid eating away of metal surfaces causing deterioration in performance/efficiency of machinery and equipment.
Belzona® 1311 was designed specifically for rebuilding all erosion/corrosion damage. For over 20 years it has proven to be the ideal material for this type of application with worldwide acceptance by such bodies as:
- Det Norske Veritas
- Bureau Veritas
- U.S. Department of Navy
- British Coal
- American Bureau of Shipping
- Caterpillar Inc.
- York International
- Italian Register of Shipping