Corrosion
Parent tag for articles relating to corrosion.
INFOGRAPHIC: The Flixborough Disaster
In 1974, a chemical plant in Flixborough, England exploded, resulting in multiple deaths and millions of dollars in damages. This disaster...
Corrosion in the News: June 17, 2019 Roundup
This week's stories take a look at several failures that were caused by corrosion and some new corrosion prevention improvements such as...
Global Educational Training Opportunities and Job Prospects in the Corrosion Field
There is a lack of formal undergraduate engineering courses in the corrosion engineering field. Professional societies have tried to bridge...
Corrosion in the News: June 03, 2019 Roundup
This week's stories take a look at several failures that were caused by corrosion, including a fatal bridge collapse in India, a huge...
Corrosion Rate Conversion: Simple Ways to Convert Data Between Common Corrosion Units
Corrosion rate conversion is important when measuring the corrosion rate (the velocity at which metal is lost) of equipment or a metallic...
Quiz: Cathodic Protection as a Corrosion Prevention Method
Having an understanding of cathodic protection is vital for anyone in the corrosion industry. Test your knowledge of how cathodic...
Corrosion Prevention in Aboveground and Underground Tanks
Corrosion in aboveground and underground storage tanks (ASTs and USTs) can have devastating effects. Using corrosion resistant tank...
Corrosion Industry Experts Share What Innovations They See on the Horizon in 2019
Find out what new innovations you should look out for this year as Corrosionpedia went to NACE Corrosion 2019 (the world’s largest...
The 5 Factors of Atmospheric Corrosion
You can see its effects on flag poles, rusty bridges, monuments and buildings... find out more about the rate of atmospheric corrosion and...
5 Key Questions About Corrosion in Carbon Capture Processing Plants
Corrosion in carbon capture process plants can be triggered by a number of factors such as impurities in the feed gas and the type and...
Understanding Pitting Corrosion to Prevent Catastrophic Failures
Pitting corrosion, although relatively small in size, can result in catastrophic failures in a variety of structures. Its unpredictability...
Top 4 Tips for Entry-level Corrosion Engineers
The top four tips (mentoring, asking questions, continued professional development, teamwork) that entry-level corrosion engineers can use...
Corrosion Resistance in Reinforced Concrete Structures
Although steel reinforcement is embedded in the concrete, it is still vulnerable to corrosion. This corrosion deteriorates the bars and...
How Hydrophilic Coatings Are Effectively Protecting Against Copper Corrosion in High Temperature and Salty Environments
Copper it is not hydrophilic, making it unsuitable for some applications in hot, humid or salty environments. Various surface treatment...
The 4 Best Nondestructive Inspection Methods for Corrosion Under Insulation
The advantages and limitations of four of the best nondestructive inspection methods for corrosion under insulation (CUI) in pipelines are...
Increased Rates of Copper Corrosion in the Zone of Aeration Explained
Variation in environmental conditions tends to create conditions ideal for the formation of differential aeration cells in the zone of...
10 Best Ways to Prevent Gusset Plate Corrosion
Gusset plate corrosion can cause a reduction in load carrying capability and ultimately lead to a collapse of the structure. Steps should...
The Mining Industry's Fight Against Corrosion
One of the biggest and most costly reasons for equipment to go non-functional or mining production to stop is corrosion. If a mining...
Q&A with Ron Bianchetti: Finding the Source of Costly Sewer Corrosion
Water/wastewater infrastructure corrosion expert, Ron Bianchetti, discusses a 2014 study examining how coagulants used in drinking water...
