Discussion on “THE USE OF AMMONIA IN CONTROL OF VAPOR ZONE CORROSION OF STORAGE TANKS,” by F. T. Gardner, A. T. Clothier and F. Coryell, Corrosion, 6, No. 2, 58-65 (1950) Feb.
Reply to Discussion1 by D. A. Shock, by F. T. Gardner and A. T. Clothier:
The review of the ammonia paper presented by D. A. Shock, Continental Oil Co., was very thorough and was of considerable interest to the authors. There are, however, certain discrepancies between the statements by the reviewer and the text of the reference which he cited which should be pointed out.
The attached excepts from the paper, “Corrosion of Presure Still Equipment," by G. Egloff and J. C. Morrell2 contain all references which they made to the use of ammonia as an inhibitor. This paper was cited by the reviewer as proving that “… the use of ammonia in less than...
