What is Corrosion?
22-01-2025
16:43
What is Corrosion? What are its effects on today's architecture?
Corrosion is a process that can cause various deteriorations in metal and similar materials due to physical, chemical, or even electrochemical influences in the environment. These effects include abrasion, destruction, decay, and weakening of reinforcement. While corrosion is frequently observed in building materials such as iron and steel, it also has similar effects on various and diverse metals. These effects are generally caused by sudden changes in weather conditions, which can be considered physical effects. Furthermore, the effects of raindrops on materials are also chemical. Weather conditions don't just cause corrosion on materials; they also cause electrochemical reactions, such as irregularities in electrical currents. These effects can also cause hazardous conditions for materials like iron and steel, which form the main framework of buildings. This has become one of the most significant problems in today's architecture.
If we carefully examine the causes of corrosion:
1-Oxygen Reaction: This is inevitable, as oxygen is one of the primary elements that make our world a livable environment. When oxygen comes into contact with a metal surface, it causes the metal to oxidize, even slightly, which causes the metal to rust and gradually weaken.
2-Water and Moisture Reaction: Water and moisture increase the electrical conductivity on the surface of a metal or steel material, causing the material to be more susceptible to electrochemical effects and to deteriorate more quickly. In other words, water and moisture are variables that accelerate any negative effects on the material.
3- Effects of Acidic and Basic Environments: The pH level of the material's environment also affects corrosion. Both acidic and basic environments cause chemical damage to the material and cause it to deteriorate.
4-Electrochemical Corrosion: Electric currents between various regions of the material cause the material to corrode, which makes us consider the importance of grounding today.
1-Oxygen Reaction: This is inevitable, as oxygen is one of the primary elements that make our world a livable environment. When oxygen comes into contact with a metal surface, it causes the metal to oxidize, even slightly, which causes the metal to rust and gradually weaken.
2-Water and Moisture Reaction: Water and moisture increase the electrical conductivity on the surface of a metal or steel material, causing the material to be more susceptible to electrochemical effects and to deteriorate more quickly. In other words, water and moisture are variables that accelerate any negative effects on the material.
3- Effects of Acidic and Basic Environments: The pH level of the material's environment also affects corrosion. Both acidic and basic environments cause chemical damage to the material and cause it to deteriorate.
4-Electrochemical Corrosion: Electric currents between various regions of the material cause the material to corrode, which makes us consider the importance of grounding today.
If we carefully examine the effects of corrosion on structures:
1-Structural Safety Problems
Since materials such as iron and steel are generally one of the biggest factors affecting the basic durability of the structure, any deterioration of these materials will reduce the stability of the structures and, worse, if the important structures in today's world such as bridges, buildings, ships, pipelines etc. are affected by this situation, many material and moral damages will occur.
2-Cost Increase Problems
Corrosion is a constant occurrence and therefore requires maintenance and repair. The additional costs that may arise from this will create an economic burden throughout the structure's lifespan unless a permanent or long-term solution is found.
3-Aesthetic Deformations
Corrosion is generally noticeable through the rust layer it forms on the surface of the material, and this appearance is unappealing to most of us. Aesthetics are especially important in important architectural structures, and negative effects like corrosion can cause significant problems in architectural projects.
4-Productivity Losses
In today's world, structures such as electricity poles, water and gas transportation pipes are constantly functioning infrastructure elements, and any deterioration in these structures can have a massive negative impact and even cause massive destruction such as disasters.
1-Structural Safety Problems
Since materials such as iron and steel are generally one of the biggest factors affecting the basic durability of the structure, any deterioration of these materials will reduce the stability of the structures and, worse, if the important structures in today's world such as bridges, buildings, ships, pipelines etc. are affected by this situation, many material and moral damages will occur.
2-Cost Increase Problems
Corrosion is a constant occurrence and therefore requires maintenance and repair. The additional costs that may arise from this will create an economic burden throughout the structure's lifespan unless a permanent or long-term solution is found.
3-Aesthetic Deformations
Corrosion is generally noticeable through the rust layer it forms on the surface of the material, and this appearance is unappealing to most of us. Aesthetics are especially important in important architectural structures, and negative effects like corrosion can cause significant problems in architectural projects.
4-Productivity Losses
In today's world, structures such as electricity poles, water and gas transportation pipes are constantly functioning infrastructure elements, and any deterioration in these structures can have a massive negative impact and even cause massive destruction such as disasters.
Considering these problems, their causes, and their effects, a solution is clearly necessary. We offer natural and environmentally friendly products that can be applied to every stage of corrosion:
STEEL RUST FIX
RUST STOP 3/1
Steel Rust Fix is an environmentally friendly product developed to prevent chloride-induced corrosion in steel reinforcement. It prevents corrosion caused by the effects of saltwater on the seashore in all types of reinforced concrete structures. It interacts with the cement and steel surfaces and penetrates deeply into the interior of the concrete structure, inhibiting the corrosion process.
Rust Stop 3/1 completely removes rust from metal and steel surfaces and prevents corrosion. It simplifies preparation of rusted surfaces for painting and coating and prevents flash rust formation. It creates the necessary roughness to facilitate cleaning of metal surfaces. It works on old and rusted metal surfaces without requiring additional surface preparation. Generally, it prevents any deterioration of the aesthetics of the material's surface.
RUST GUARD Rust Guard can be applied directly to rusty metal surfaces thanks to its hybrid acrylic resin structure, and its water-based formula also proves to be environmentally friendly.
It stops the progression of corrosion and largely protects steel against external factors. Its rapid drying provides long-lasting protection to the applied surface. Furthermore, its waterproofing properties make the material invulnerable to external factors.
FLEXOMETALIt stops the progression of corrosion and largely protects steel against external factors. Its rapid drying provides long-lasting protection to the applied surface. Furthermore, its waterproofing properties make the material invulnerable to external factors.
Flexo Metal is a waterproof and UV-resistant product. It's typically used on roofs and surfaces exposed to the elements. Its waterproofing and flexible structure also prevent surface cracking. Its ability to be applied without the need for sandblasting significantly reduces costs.