Cathodic Protection vs. Anticorrosive Treatments and Coatings

Visual comparison of cathodic protection and anticorrosive coating in industrial pipelines: a key synergy.

Cathodic protection and anticorrosive treatments are often presented as alternatives, but in practice they serve distinct and complementary functions. We explain what types of coatings exist, their limitations, and when it is necessary to combine them with cathodic protection.