In the dry land of Xinjiang, among many considerations, the anti-corrosion treatment of sleepers is a relatively insignificant but important issue. Here, dry climate conditions are one of the main challenges, however, this also provides special anti-corrosion opportunities for sleepers.

Xinjiang is located on the northwest border of China, with a dry climate and scarce precipitation. Summer temperatures are high, with frequent sandstorms and strong sun exposure. Winter is cold and dry, with little rainfall. The dry climate here is not just dry in the general sense, it is an extreme dryness. The high temperature during the day can evaporate all the surface water, and the low temperature at night causes the water to quickly condense.

A netizen shared their experience of living as a rhinitis patient in Xinjiang. Due to rhinitis, the nose is not ventilated, and they can only sleep with their mouth open at night. The next morning, when I woke up, I felt like my entire tongue had been dried out, and when I touched it, it was like touching plastic! Fortunately, it was restored to normal by drinking water.

This environment is not only a test for humans or other organisms, but also for any material, especially for materials like wood that are easily affected by the environment. As an important component of railway engineering, sleepers need to face the challenges brought by such extreme environments.

In railway construction, sleepers play a role in supporting the tracks, dispersing heavy loads, and protecting the roadbed. It needs to withstand the enormous pressure and impact of the train. The main material of sleepers is wood, which has a certain degree of moisture absorption. When the environmental humidity changes, the moisture content of the wood will also change, which may cause the wood to expand or contract, thereby affecting the stability of the sleepers. In addition, organic substances in wood may decompose or age when exposed to dry environments for a long time, leading to a decrease in the strength and shortened service life of the sleepers.

Therefore, even in the dry Xinjiang region, sleepers still need to undergo anti-corrosion treatment. Among them, oil immersion anti-corrosion treatment is a commonly used method. Injecting anti-corrosion oil into sleepers through high temperature and high pressure can effectively prevent water infiltration, reduce the risk of wood cracking, and extend the service life of sleepers.

In Xinjiang region, sleepers that have undergone anti-corrosion treatment have many advantages compared to sleepers that have not undergone anti-corrosion treatment. Firstly, the stability of the sleepers has been improved. Due to the reduced moisture absorption of wood, sleepers are not easily deformed or cracked in dry environments, and can maintain long-term stability. Secondly, the service life of the sleepers has been extended. The sleepers that have undergone anti-corrosion treatment can resist various erosion factors in the environment, thereby extending the service life of the sleepers. This is very important for railway engineering, as the lifespan of sleepers directly affects the stability and safety of railways.

Therefore, for the dry Xinjiang region, anti-corrosion treatment of railway sleepers is also crucial. Only by doing a good job of anti-corrosion treatment can we better ensure the safety and stability of railways, and guarantee the convenience and comfort of people's travel.