Introduction to Corrosion in Soils

Soil corrosion is a complex phenomenon, with a multitude of variables involved. Chemical reactions involving almost each of the existing elements are known to take place in soils, many of which are not yet fully understood. The relative importance of variables changes for different materials, making a universal guide to corrosion impossible. Variations in soil properties and characteristics across three dimensions can have a major impact on corrosion of buried structures.