Numerous Estimates have been made of annual costs of corrosion on international, national and industry bases. While everyone is impressed with the magnitude of the figures cited in such estimates, they do not always have the impact that might naturally be expected. The reference here to impact is in relation to the action that might reasonably be expected to follow such realization of the tremendous costs of corrosion and the savings that should result from steps taken to reduce such losses. These statistics have not led to action by industry in general or individual companies to the extent that might reasonably follow from the facts that are cited.
A possible reason for this anomalous situation may be found in the very magnitude of the figures. Perhaps, we have become resigned to being not able to do much about anything estimated in the billions. Perhaps, by reaching such proportions, losses due...
