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The environmental conditions and the characteristics of the stainless steel grades used such as alloying composition and surface condition are the most significant factors affecting the atmospheric corrosion resistance of stainless steels. The environment in the Middle East is characterized by high temperature and very little rain fall which together with the distance to the sea have a huge effect on the corrosiveness. The closer the distance is to the sea the higher the corrosivity is of the atmosphere. Selecting suitable stainless steel grades in different locations in the Middle East requires knowledge of the actual atmospheric condition at the location of the application. The aim with this paper is to present information about the effect of various environments in the Middle East on the atmospheric corrosion performance of stainless steels after 4 years exposure. Three different test sites were selected in this study: a marine site and a semi-marine site in the UAE and a rural site in Saudi Arabia. The field test results obtained are used for comparing the atmospheric corrosion resistance of eight different stainless steel grades: two ferritic, two austenitic and four duplex stainless steel grades. The atmospheric corrosion resistance of the stainless steel coupons was determined in terms of corrosion resistance and aesthetic appearance., QC 20191209

The duplex grade UNS S32205 is an excellent choice in many marine environments where UNS S31603 is on the borderline in regards to atmospheric corrosion resistance. The properties of S32205 make it well suited for construction with respect to strength, reduced maintenance, durability and long-term service. In marine environments the use of a sufficiently highly alloyed stainless steel, often in combination with a good surface finish and adequate maintenance, is required to maintain pristine surfaces. The main objective with this paper is to present information about the effect of different surface finishes on the corrosion and aesthetic appearance of the duplex grade S32205 exposed at a marine test site in Dubai, UAE. The results obtained include the effect of characteristics such as surface roughness, surface treatment and surface orientation after several years of exposure. Results show that duplex grade UNS S32205 can be considered for architectural materials in severe marine locations such as the Dubai site. A smooth surface and an appropriate surface treatment give improved corrosion resistance. Chromium and silicon in the passive film were found to be beneficial in terms of resistance to aesthetic degradation. A correlation was observed between aqueous corrosion resistance measured in laboratory pitting corrosion tests and the atmospheric field test results., QC 20191210

Stainless steels have been widely used as architectural and construction materials because of their high degree of corrosion resistance, unique aesthetic quality, and stability in an unpolluted atmosphere. Although stainless steel is highly corrosion resistant, localized corrosion can occur in certain environments, especially in marine atmospheric conditions if the appropriate grade is not used. Exposure of stainless steel to an environment more aggressive than the limiting conditions may be harmful to its aesthetic appearance and ultimately even to its load-bearing capacity. Selecting a suitable stainless steel grade requires knowledge of the actual location of the application and the atmospheric conditions. In terms of materials selection, the austenitic stainless steel grade 316/316L has proved a very popular choice for architectural applications in many locations, but it is not always suitable at demanding sites such as marine environments in the Middle-East. In such cases the use of a higher-performance grade, often in combination with a good surface finish and established cleaning routines, is required to maintain pristine surfaces. The main objective of this paper is to present information about the atmospheric corrosion resistance of a number of stainless steels in the Middle-East at a marine site. The results obtained are analysed and discussed in terms of factors affecting atmospheric corrosion of stainless steel such as the, alloying element level, surface roughness, surface treatment, and microclimate., QC 20191115

Stainless steels have been widely used as architectural and construction materials because of their high degree of corrosion resistance, unique aesthetic quality, and stability in an unpolluted atmosphere. Although stainless steel is highly corrosion resistant, localized corrosion can occur in certain environments, especially in marine atmospheric conditions if the appropriate grade is not used. Exposure of stainless steel to a more aggressive environment than the limiting conditions may be harmful to its aesthetic appearance and ultimately even to its load-bearing capacity. Selecting a suitable stainless steel grade requires knowledge of the actual location of the application and the atmospheric conditions. In terms of materials selection, the austenitic stainless steel grade 316/316L has proved a very popular choice for architectural applications in many locations but it is not always suitable at demanding sites such as marine environments in the Middle-East. In such cases the use of a higher-performance grade, often in combination with a good surface finish and established cleaning routines, is required to maintain pristine surfaces. The main objective of this paper is to present information about the atmospheric corrosion resistance of a number of stainless steels in the Middle-East at a marine site. The results obtained are analysed and discussed in terms of factors affecting atmospheric corrosion of stainless steel such as the, alloying element level, surface roughness, surface treatment and microclimate., Part of proceedings ISBN 978-151083737-9 Not duplicate with DiVA 1370272 and 1370280QC 20220621