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Treating concrete structures to inhibit corrosion by heating the structure, cooling same under controlled temperature gradient, and applying an inhibiting agent to an internal portion of the structure

US5039556A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 1990
Grant dateAug 13, 1991
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC04B2111/26
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of posttreating a concrete structure to provide corrosion inhibiting properties by heating the structure to remove entrapped water, cooling the structure under a maximum temperature gradient of +2.degree. C./in. thickness, applying an aqueous solution of corrosion inhibitor and then an aqueous wash.

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