Microanalysis of Type A-316 SS in the Northwest of Mexico

This study evaluated the deterioration of metallic structures used in construction in Tijuana, a city located in a marine environment in Northwest Mexico. Microanalysis illustrates the macro and micro deterioration of the metallic structures evaluated, including Type A-316 austenitic stainless steels that have high corrosion resistance, as well as excellent physicochemical and mechanical properties, required in buildings in any location of Mexico. The metallic structures presented uniform and pitting corrosion due to the presence of air pollutants. This investigation took place in 2023.