Soil-corrosion studies, 1946 and 1948: Copper alloys, lead, and zinc

This report contains the results of measurements of the corrosion of copper, lead and zinc, and certain alloys of these metals after exposure to different soil conditions for a maximum of 14 years. The soils to which the materials were exposed range from well-aerated soils deficient in soluble salts to very poorly aerated soils containing high concentrations of water-soluble materials. The magnitude and progress of corrosion with respect to weight loss and pitting are interpreted in relation to the composition of the materials and the properties of the soils at the test sites. Comparative data are given for the corosion of plain iron and steel, copper, lead, and zinc in typical soil environments.