Metal Corrosion: A Qualitative Analysis

摘要

The use of metal corrosion as a determining factor in forensic analysis has been an ongoing practice for many years. A more focused interpretation of subsequent damaged from water intrusion can be an indispensable factor in a water loss investigation. Although the use of corroded materials in a building can be used for structural interpretation, corrosion as a "duration of loss" tool can add a new perspective previously overlooked. This paper offers qualitative insight into the duration of exposure associated with different types of materials such as copper pipe and galvanized metals. It also includes the materials and methods, litigation support for the Daubert standard, photographs for visual representation, inherent error, and similar research.