Corrosion of metallic structures has a significant impact on the US economy. In a recent study, the total economic impact of corrosion and corrosion control applications was estimated to be $276 billion annually /l/ Analyses of two key sectors show that indirect (user) costs, sometimes referred to as social costs, can exceed the direct cost by a factor of 2 to 10.
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