Chemical industry corrosion is often times the most difficult to control because of the extremes involved. Aside from having acids, alkalies and solvents in the same process areas, there are many other considerations that combine to ensure that there is no panacea as far as corrosion-resistant coatings and protection systems are concerned. Physical and thermal abuse combined with highly aggressive media results in the need for a wide array of protection and corrosion-resistant materials of construction. Ceramic based cements satisfy some of the most exacting of these conditions, while maintaining economy.

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