Electrochemistry and capillary condensation theory reveal the mechanism of corrosion in dense porous media

Abstract Corrosion in carbonated concrete is an example of corrosion in dense porous media of tremendous socio-economic and scientific relevance. The widespread research endeavors to develop novel, environmentally friendly cements raise questions regarding their ability to protect the embedded steel...

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Main Authors: Matteo Stefanoni, Ueli M. Angst, Bernhard Elsener
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2018-05-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-25794-x