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title: "Atmospheric Corrosion of Carbon and Low-Alloy Steels"
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# Atmospheric Corrosion of Carbon and Low-Alloy Steels

Atmospheric corrosion of steels is a form of corrosion that occurs from moisture and oxygen associated with atmospheric conditions; contaminants such as chlorides and sulphur compounds – from the sea and pollution – increase the corrosion rates. Atmospheric conditions classify environmentally as *industrial*, *marine*, *coastal*, or *rural*, often in combination with their climatic zone (e.g. *tropical*, *temperate, etc*).

The best and most (cost) effective management of atmospheric corrosion is through fabric maintenance, particularly in marine and coastal environments.

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