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Technical Data Sheet

A technical data sheet (TDS) is a document provided with a product that lists various pieces of information about the product. Oftentimes, technical data sheets include product composition, methods of use, operating requirements, common applications, warnings and pictures of the…

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Scientific Properties

Glass Transition Temperature

A glass transition temperature (Tg) is the temperature at which a polymer turns from a ductile material to a hard, brittle material. It is the temperature at which carbon chains start to move. At this stage, the amorphous region experiences a transition from a rigid state to a flexible…

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Varnish

Varnish is a type of paint with a solvent that evaporates to leave a hard, transparent, glossy film. Varnish is primarily used in wood finishing but can be for other materials as well. It is traditionally a combination of a drying oil, a resin and a thinner or solvent, and is employed for…

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Corrosion

Galvanic Corrosion of Metals Connected to Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers

Carbon fiber reinforced composites (CFRC) are a sort of advanced material used in the aerospace, automobile, marine and sport industries. Their use is growing drastically because of their fantastic properties, particularly their high strength and low weight. Here we'll explain the…

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Corrosion Prevention

5 Ways to Avoid Galvanic Corrosion

Galvanic corrosion (also called bimetallic corrosion or dissimilar metal corrosion) is a deteriorative electrochemical process that occurs when two dissimilar metals are in contact with each other in the presence of an electrolyte. This type of corrosion is characterized by the…

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An Introduction to the Galvanic Series: Galvanic Compatibility and Corrosion

The galvanic series plays a vital role in determining and preventing corrosion. Also known as the "electropotential series," this series identifies semi-metal and metal nobility. Essentially, galvanic corrosion occurs when two different metals immersed in an electrolyte are…

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Materials Selection

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…

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Coatings

What are the different Xylan coatings and how do I decide which is best?

Xylan is an industrial dry film lubricant consisting primarily of one or more fluoropolymers including polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) (Figure 1), perfluoroalkoxy alkane (PFA) and fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP). This coating is generally used to reduce friction, improve wear…

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Corrosion

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…

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    When it comes to cathodic protection monitoring, adhering to best practice is key. This guide will show you how to do that.

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