SS in Concrete - Corrosion
SS in Concrete - Corrosion
(OP)
We've been installing aluminum poles (6063-T5) in concrete footings. We'd like to switch to SS poles as the contractors keep damaging the tar and ZRC (zinc rich compound) that we've been applying over the aluminum tubing to keep it from corroding.
Is there one SS that would be better in this application? SS304? SS316?
Is there one SS that would be better in this application? SS304? SS316?





RE: SS in Concrete - Corrosion
RE: SS in Concrete - Corrosion
Did you consider galvanized steel poles? Now-a-days they have long expected life over 30 years(it depends on the thickness of the zinc coating and atmosphere). Zinc should provide cathodic protection even if it gets scratched during installation.
RE: SS in Concrete - Corrosion
www.indianengineer.com/Steel/Use_of_Stainless_steel.htm
RE: SS in Concrete - Corrosion