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Hutton, F. R. Note on the action of a sample of mineral wool, used
as a non-conductor around steam-pipes. 2,800 w. 1882. (In
Transactions of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers,
v.3, p.228.)
States that in presence of moisture mineral wool causes very rapid corrosion
of iron pipes.
Irvine, Robert. On the corrosion of iron. 500 w. Dr. 1891. (In Journal
of the Society of Chemical Industry, v.io, p.237.)
Attributes corrosion largely to galvanic action between dissimilar varieties of
iron.
Kirtley, William. On the corrosion of locomotive boilers and the
means of prevention. 8,800 w. 111. 1866. (In Proceedings of
the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, v.17, p.56.)
Considers corrosion due both to chemical action of water and mechanical action
of strain. The trouble may be obviated by removing one of these causes,
i. e. by proper boiler design eliminating springing at joints, etc.
Kosmann, B. Ueber die corrosion von fluss- und schweisseisen und
iiber den zerfall von legirungen. 2,100 w. 1893. (In Stahl und
eisen, v.13, pt.i, p.149.)
Difference in resistance to coriosion of ingot and weld iron is held to be due
entirely to difference in their chemical composition.
The same, condensed. (In Journal of the Iron and Steel Institute, v.43,
P-399-)
Lodin. Sur les causes d'alteration interieure des chaudieres a vapeur.
600 w. 1880. (In Comptes rendus de l'Academie des Sciences,
v.91, p.217.)
Chief cause is oxidation due to oxygen set free during decomposition of water.
McBride, James. Corrosion of steam drums. 8,000 w. 111. 1894. (In
Transactions of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers,
v.12, p.518; v.15, p.1087.)
Includes lengthy discussion.
Mason, William P. Action of water upon metals: tanks, pipes, conduits,
boilers, etc. 19 p. Dr. 1902. (In his Water supply, p.394.)
Data compiled from various sources, giving references.
Milton, James Tayler, & Larke, W. J. The decay of metals. 20,800 w.
111. 1903. (In Minutes of proceedings of the Institution of Civil
Engineers, v.154, p.138.)
"In this paper the ordinary oxidation of iron and steel will not be dealt with;
but a deterioration which sometimes occurs in cast iron and other metals,
from causes which are to some extent obscure, will be considered."
Considers principally brass, bronzes, Muntz's metal, etc. Well illustrated with
photo-micrographs, etc.
Discussion and correspondence.
Murdoch, Gilbert. Life of cast iron water pipe at St. John, N. B. 500 w.
1894. (In Engineering news, v.31, p.15.)
Abstract of report giving causes of pipe failure.
Norris, W.J. Corrosion in steam boilers. 5,000 w. 1882. (In Transactions
of the Institution of Naval Architects, v.2^,. p.151.)
Disagrees with theories of galvanic action; production of hydrochloric acid in
boiler by decomposition of water; action of fatty acids produced by decomposition
of lubricants, etc. Ascribes all boiler corrosion to simple oxidation
by presence in water of free oxygen derived from the air.
Parker, William. On the relative corrosion of iron and steel. 11,200 w.
Dr. 1881. (In Journal of the Iron and Steel Institute, v.18, p.39.)
Effects of exposure in air, in sea water, in marine boilers, etc.
Paul, James Hugh. ,Corrosion in steam boilers. 20 p. 111. 1891. (In
Transactions of the Society of Engineers, v.31, p.147.)
Chemical properties of iron; manufacture of boiler plates; corrosive natural
waters; artesian well waters; corrosion in marine boilers; action of zinc.
Discussion.
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