Stress Relaxation Cracking, a Forgotten Phenomenon
An understanding of the mechanisms behind SRC can help prevent it or conduct more thorough failure analyses when it happens.
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How to Improve Feedwater Quality to Prevent Boiler Corrosion
Technologies to improve the quality of boiler feedwater include coagulation, filtration, ion exchange, dealkalination, deaeration and reverse osmosis.
How to Prevent Filiform Corrosion Under Coatings
Filiform corrosion is a form of corrosion that occurs under thin coatings, especially on aluminum and magnesium substrates. It can be detected and prevented...
Analyzing Aqueous Corrosion Products
Discover some typical expected aqueous corrosion products for various alloys and conditions.
The Growing Disconnect in the Pipe Coating Industry
There is a growing disconnect in the pipe coating industry between coating specification writers, engineers and ground-level coating applicators that can be...
Using Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy on Steel Pipelines
Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) can be used to study pipeline corrosion resistance in various environments.
Step-Change Epoxy Coatings for Corrosion Under Insulation
Epoxy phenolic alkylated amine coatings have the potential to revolutionize coating processes where high temperatures or CUI are a concern.
Understanding the Causes and Cures for Corrosion Under Insulation
Chloride, galvanic, acidic or alkaline corrosion can cause corrosion under insulation (CUI), but there are ways to prevent the problem.
Intergranular Corrosion: What It Is and How To Stop It
Intergranular corrosion (IGC) or intergranular attack (IGA) is a preferential or localized corrosion that proceeds along a metal’s grain (crystal) boundaries.
Performing a Fitness for Service Assessment of Pressure Vessels
Performing a fitness for service assessment of pressure vessels in the oil and gas industry in the event of corrosion.
Galvanic Corrosion of Metals Connected to Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers
The use of carbon fiber-reinforced composites is growing thanks to their high strength and light weight. This material poses new challenges in terms of mitigat
Guide to the Best Solution for Not-So-Large Corrosion Problems
For the asset owner or proprietor, a process plan is needed to find corrosion solutions for small-to-medium sized corrosion problems. The 12 steps to...
6 Tests to Measure a Material's Strength
Tensile, compressive, fatigue, torsion, nick break and creep tests are six important procedures used to measure the strength of a material.
5 Ways to Avoid Galvanic Corrosion
Preventing galvanic corrosion involves applying countermeasures early in the design phase. Understanding the mechanisms involved in this electrochemical reacti
How to Avoid Chelant-Based Corrosion in a Boiler Water Pipe
How to Avoid Chelant-Based Corrosion in a Boiler System’s Water Pipes
Controlling Corrosion in Electronic Devices
The careful selection of coatings and substrate materials based on the service exposure of electrical equipment and controls can improve the reliability and co
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Does aluminum rust?
We often use the term "rust" to mean corrosion, but these two terms do not mean the same thing.Distinguishing between Rust and CorrosionRust is a coating that...
Are there some anti-corrosion applications in which airless spraying is a bad idea?
Airless sprayers work by pumping high-pressure paints or coatings through a hose to the nozzle of the spray gun. As the paint is forced through the tip of the nozzle, it...
Why should cathodic protection and a coating be used together to protect against corrosion?
Applying a protective coating to metallic surfaces is the most effective method to mitigate corrosion damage. According to a National Association of Corrosion Engineers...
Are there any OSHA regulations that need to be taken into account when using thermal insulating coatings?
Editor's note: this question was answered in The Use of Insulation Coatings for Burn Protection, a Webinar from Corrosionpedia. See more on our Webinar page.When it...
With respect to CUI, how well do thermal insulating coatings retard the spread of corrosion?
Editor's note: this question was answered in The Use of Insulation Coatings for Burn Protection, a Webinar from Corrosionpedia. See more on our Webinar page.Thermal...
