Covid-19: effect of disinfection on corrosion of surfaces. (16th November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bonin, L.; Vitry, V.; Olivier, M.-G.; Bertolucci-Coelho, L.
• Is Part Of: Corrosion engineering, science, and technology. Volume 55:Number 8(2020)
• Page Start: 693
• Page End: 695
• Publication Date: 2020-11-16
• Subjects: COVID-19 -- disinfectants -- hypochlorite -- corrosion prevention; Corrosion and anti-corrosives -- Periodicals; 620.11223
• DOI: 10.1080/1478422X.2020.1777022
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1478-422X

Abstract

ABSTRACT: In suspected cases of COVID-19 infection, the World Health Organization has recommended the thorough cleaning of surfaces and the application of commonly used hospital-level disinfectants are effective procedures. The new virus situation has changed the sanitary habits of industries and this will potentially have anadverse effect on surfaces highly exposed to disinfectants that are often chlorinated. Therefore, the corrosion community should be concerned if the sudden increased use of disinfectants on certain surfaces would alter their corrosion rate/mechanism in the short-medium term. This technical note also provides recommendations for forfuture studies to face these urgent surface challenges.