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Basecoat
A basecoat is typically the first layer of paint or other coating material that serves as the base on which the top or finishing coat is applied. If a primer coat is required, the basecoat is applied over it.The basecoat type (water-based or solvent-based) depends on the type of top or finishing...
18/8 Stainless Steel
18/8 stainless steel is the most widely used and flexible austenitic form of stainless steel. The numbers 18/8 represent the composition of this steel; it is 18% chromium and 8% nickel, making it very resistant to corrosion and oxidation.18/8 stainless steel is also highly durable and easy to...
Chemical Oxygen Demand
Chemical oxygen demand is the amount of oxygen needed to oxidize the organic matter present in water. Chemical oxygen demand testing is used to determine the amount of oxidation that will occur and the amount of organic matter in a water sample. Chemical oxygen demand testing is also used to...
Chloride Stress Corrosion Cracking of Austenitic Stainless Steel
Chloride stress corrosion cracking (Cl-SCC) is the most common type of environmentally-induced cracking of austenitic stainless steel. It has been the observed cause of metal failure in numerous scenarios.
By: Steven Bradley | Principal Consultant, Bradley Consulting Services
MIC Corrosion: How Can Microorganisms Eat Holes in a Metal?
MIC is difficult to predict. However, proper sampling, assessment, mitigation/control and monitoring are critical to minimize its potential.
By: Steven Bradley | Principal Consultant, Bradley Consulting Services
5 Most Common Types of Metal Coatings that Everyone Should Know About
It is essential to understand the advantages and disadvantages of each metal coating type to select the one that is best for your application.
By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer
Does zinc rust?
The short answer to the question is yes. Zinc does rust.Like all metals, zinc corrodes when exposed to air and moisture. However, this element does not rust like most other metals.Iron, for example, reacts with water and oxygen in the atmosphere to form hydrated iron (III) oxide on the metal's...
By: Steven Bradley | Principal Consultant, Bradley Consulting Services
How can I convert corrosion rate between mils per year and mm/y?
A corrosion rate conversion is a technique to change the measurement units of a given corrosion rate to another unit for comparison purposes or a specific engineering application. When converting a corrosion rate between these units you must keep in mind that a mil is a thousandth of an inch (i.e.,...
By: Osvaldo Mejia | Sr. Pipeline Integrity Engineer at Petroleum Development Oman
Who does microbiologically influenced corrosion affect most?
Microbiologically induced corrosion (MIC) has been identified as a problem in numerous industries where surface water, municipal reclaim water, grey water and even well water is consumed and conditions are right for the formation of biofilms. Water systems with carbon steel, stainless steel and...
By: Peter Macios | Executive Product Manager of Water Services and Industrial Process at SUEZ Water Technology and Solutions
