Corrosion
Parent tag for articles relating to corrosion.
Why Monel 400 is So Damn Expensive
Monel 400 remains expensive mainly due to its high nickel content and critical applications in aerospace, petroleum extraction, marine and...
Aluminum Corrosion: 5 Incredible Facts You Must Know
Strong, reliable, ductile, lightweight and naturally corrosion resistant – aluminum is an ideal construction material. However, it...
Corrosion in the News: August 3, 2020 Roundup
Corrosion in the News: August 3, 2020 Roundup. Welcome to the early August 2020 Corrosionpedia News Roundup where we…
Corrosion in the News: July 20, 2020 Roundup
Corrosion in the News: July 20, 2020 Roundup. Welcome to the mid-July 2020 Corrosionpedia News Roundup were we…
Corrosion in the News: July 6, 2020 Roundup
Corrosion in the News: July 6, 2020 Roundup. Welcome to the early July 2020 Corrosionpedia News Roundup were we…
The Effects of Corrosion on the Shear Behavior of Materials
A problem that civil engineers currently face is corrosion of the steel reinforcements commonly found in aging infrastructure. Recent...
The Basics of Cathodic Protection
The purpose of cathodic protection (CP) is to reduce the potential difference between anodes and cathodes to a small value. Here's how it...
Important Facts You Might Not Know About Copper Patina
A basic overview of the patina layer that forms during the atmospheric corrosion of copper and its alloys. How the patina forms and how to...
Effect of Corrosion on a Material's Tensile Strength and Ductility
Discover the mechanical properties of metals used for construction materials and how corrosion influences the metal’s internal structure.
Corrosion in the News: June 15, 2020 Roundup
This week we take a look at an exciting development for coating complex parts created by additive manufacturing. Also highlighted are...
Quality Control: Protect Your Pipelines with Active Corrosion Protection
Active corrosion protection is so named because the metal’s surface is allowed to come into contact with corrosive elements while...
Corrosion in the News: June 1, 2020 Roundup
This week we explore a new testing specification created by ASTM for rebar corrosion, two corrosion events affected by the COVID-19...
Corrosion in the News: May 18, 2020 Roundup
This week’s stories highlight a nuclear power plant that completed repairs to corroded equipment, corrosion-induced vehicle recalls, a...
Understanding the 3 Types of Tensile Strength
The three types of tensile strengths are yield, ultimate, and fracture strength. Each of these mechanical properties defines the various...
Corrosion and Electrical Interference in Buried Metallic Structures
Electrical interference is a threat that accelerates corrosion in buried metallic structures such as pipelines, tanks and vessels....
Corrosion in the News: May 4, 2020 Roundup
This week's stories highlight robots that power themselves through corrosive reactions, another COVID-19 delay for an industry conference,...
Corrosion in the News: April 20, 2020 Roundup
This week's stories highlight virtual classroom training and certification during the COVID-19 pandemic, Amsterdam’s efforts to battle...
QUIZ: Pipeline Crack Inspection (15 Questions to Test Your Knowledge)
The integrity of pipeline networks is threatened by cracks and other defects generated during manufacturing, installation and operation of...
The Dangers of Pipeline Flange Corrosion and What to Do About It
Corroded flanges can result in containment loss and leaks. The most common corrosion prevention methods revolve around proper sealing of...
