Corrosion Resistant Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Composites for Chlorine Dioxide Environments - Initial Report, 1992 Engineering Conference Proceedings
In an effort to reduce chlorinated organic matter in effluent streams, pulp mills are moving to chlorine dioxide as a substitute for chlorine and sodium hypochlorite in bleaching processes. Although chlorine dioxide offers the benefits of reduced chlorinated organic matter and of uniquely reacting specifically with lignin and not cellulose, it continues the age-old problem of corrosive attack on affordable construction materials.
An evaluation of corrosion resistant FRP composites is being conducted in actual chlorine dioxide applications. The FRP composites’ resistance to attack and the evaluation methods are described.