A Review of Corrosion in Agricultural Industries
Makanjuola Oki *
Department of Mechanical Engineering Landmark University P.M.B. 1001, Omu-Aran, Kwara State, 251101, Nigeria
Paul. A. L. Anawe
Department of Petroleum Engineering, Covenant University, Idiroko Road, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Corrosion is ubiquitous and ravages all sectors of world economies of which agricultural industries are not immune. Techniques abound to stop corrosion theoretically and practically however, human errors and over enthusiastic application of available methods of protection have reduced their applications to practical reduction of corrosion rates of materials of construction. This review highlights chemicals and agricultural wastes which enhance corrosion rates of materials of construction and practical ways of reducing their effects.
Keywords: Corrosion inhibitors, fertilizers, aluminium, stainless steel, mild steel, pesticides, silage