Conquering Corrosion in Concrete Pipes

Study demonstrates the impact of corrosion and effective means of treatment.
Conquering Corrosion in Concrete Pipes
The two concrete samples on the left from the treated wastewater stream show minimal corrosion after two years. The samples on the right were exposed to the untreated stream and are significantly more corroded.

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