The Negative Effects Of Corrosion

Corrosion is a serious negative implication that occurs frequently in the most important structures in society such as buildings and bridges. There are several methods to reduce and eliminate corrosion and to prevent such structures from falling apart. However, the methods used in order to prevent corrosion also have negative feedback. Electroplating, or adding a stable non-reactive metal on unstable metals that can corrode, is a common method that is used in a great quantity. The nonstable metals and the electronic waste produced in this process have various negative feedback on the environment and on human health.

Electrical and electronic equipment lead to a variety of chemical toxins to be released into the environment. Even if the compound

- Negative effects on human health: can harm almost every organ, damages the nervous system, and can increase blood pressure. With prolonged exposure it can lead to kidney and brain damage, negative effects on the reproductive system, and can even be fatal.

- Negative effects on the environment: It causes water, air, and soil pollution

It is a deficit for children in learning, cognitive skills, and neuro-motor skills. It is also a well known carcinogen not only for humans, but also for the plants.

- Negative effects on the environment: Cadmium can not be broken by the environment therefore, it causes contamination in, water, air, and soil. It also leads to acid leachate (Wilson,2015).

• Arsenic

- It is mainly found in semiconductors, computer chips, and circuit boards.

- Negative effects on human health: leads in lowering IQ levels amongst children and increased mortality. It leads to lung cancer and other neurological problems.

- Negative impact on the environment: In low doses, it leads to rapid growth of plants however, in high doses it results in death of the plants. When it inters marine life, it alters the pH in which leads to disruption in aquatic systems and also affects humans whom interact with the toxic water (Wilson,2015).

• Mercury

- It can be found in thermostats, fluorescent tubes, and in