Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company · Hartford, Ct. : Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co · leaf 146
F. LOCOMOTIVE, 135 Therefore, according to the acid theory of corrosion, an acidmust be present, especially carbonic, to act chemically on the ironto form a soluble ferrous salt that is later on oxidized to a morestable ferric hydrate or rust and the acid radical is liberated forfurther attack on… … Boiler Explosion Caused By Corrosion. without corrosion of the iron being apparent on the surface or anyevidence of corrosion product in the water or on the glass. Whenthese sealed tubes were opened at the end of several weeks andair admitted, a precipitate of ferric hydrate or rust quickly…
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