Rust is a $6 billion problem for the Navy, cruise ships and more

[The Patriot]

Rust is a $6 billion problem for the Navy, cruise ships and more

01-13-2020 07:56 AM

The orange stain of metal corrosion may be a nuisance in your bathroom, but on ships, it can be catastrophic. Hulls can collapse, ballast tanks weaken and motors fail, all because of rust. There’s no way to fully eradicate it; the only option is constant vigilance.


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