ReactiveGel is a unique product in the marketplace. ReactiveGel is applied as a gel, and instead of curing or hardening, it remains in gel form. Within a short time, chemical elements in the gel react with elements in the steel surface. This reaction forms an ultra-thin glasslike mineral surface. This surface, along with pH adjusting chemistry in the gel, is what protects the steel underneath from corrosion. ReactiveGel works best on corrosion you can’t see.
ReactiveGel got its start by solving critical corrosion problems:
Oil and gas producers north of the Arctic Circle became concerned about potential environmentally damaging spills caused by corrosion in Annular Well Casings and under insulation.
The U.S. Navy found its operations handicapped by watertight doors frozen by hidden corrosion, and by critical steel cables weakened by crevice corrosion.
Food manufacturers, who use refrigerated processing in their operations, worried about process shutdowns and leaks from corroded Ammonia Refrigeration lines. With these lines, leaks can be life threatening, environmentally damaging, and extremely costly.
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