It is the purpose of this paper to present the results of a number of miscellaneous plant and laboratory corrosion tests in the handling and processing of foodstuffs which have not already been published by The International Nickel Company. The corrosion resistance of material for pea, corn and tomato processing and the resistance of pure nickel and Inconel to corrosion by milk are discussed in detail in Inco technical bulletins T-28 and T-26, respectively. Additional data on the corrosion resistance of metals in the production of, and the effect of metals on, wines, distilled liquors and beers are given in Bulletin TS-6. Copies of these publications may be had on request.
The durability of equipment is only one part of the corrosion problem in food processing plants. Of at least equal importance are the possible effects of corrosion products on the quality of the products. In this connection, it has...
