Corrosion
Parent tag for articles relating to corrosion.
Understanding the Prevention of Corrosion in Hydraulic Systems
Rusting of ferrous metals is an unavoidable process in metal installations and systems, and hydraulic systems are no exception. The...
7 Things to Know About Flash Rust
Flash rust occurs with any type of wet, abrasive blasting or surface preparation using water. Understanding how it forms is essential to...
Corrosion Identification and Control in Crude Oil Refineries
The refining of crude oil into usable products is a complex process with many opportunities for corrosion to gain a foothold. The presence...
5 Key Factors Present in Corrosive Soils
Soil corrosion is a phenomenon that involves a number of complex chemical reactions that range widely in rate and severity depending on the...
The Science behind Oil and Natural Gas Pipeline Corrosion and Coatings
Internal and external pipeline coatings play key roles to prevent oil and natural gas pipelines from coming into contact with corrosive...
Why Do Two Dissimilar Metals Cause Corrosion?
Contact between dissimilar metals can be detrimental and result in bimetallic corrosion (also known as galvanic corrosion). This type of...
If Copper is a Noble Metal then Why Are My Pipes Corroding?
Copper is classified as a noble metal due to its reluctance to corrode; however it has been wrongly characterized as corrosion-proof and...
Detecting and Treating Uniform Corrosion in Aircraft
Accidents caused by corrosion alone are very few, but uniform corrosion can accelerate structural failure when combined with other damage...
The 4 Important Corrosion Sources in Natural Gas Dehydration Process Plants
The efficiency of the acid gas removal unit plays a role in reducing corrosion rates in gas dehydration process systems. The main aim is to...
Combat CUI: Major Advancements in Material Standards, Insulation Features and Metal Jacketing
To implement an effective strategy to prevent CUI, engineers, specifiers and facility operators need to consider the elements of an entire...
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...
The Role of Chromium in Intergranular Corrosion
Stainless steel alloys owe their anti-corrosive properties to chromium, which grants a passivation effect to both ferrite and austenite...
All About Pitting Corrosion
Pitting corrosion, although relatively small in size, can result in catastrophic failures in a variety of structures. Its unpredictability...
Understanding and Preventing Fretting Corrosion Damage in Electrical Devices
There are a number of measures that can be taken to mitigate the effects of fretting corrosion, which fall into two approaches: fretting...
What’s the Inside Scoop on Crevice Corrosion?
Crevice corrosion forms in crevices and faying surfaces between two joining metal surfaces. This article explains the factors that cause it...
Protecting Outdoor Bronze Sculptures from Corrosion
Exposed to the elements and the public, bronze structures are susceptible to corrosion and other hazards.
Third Party Long-Term Testing: CUI & Thermal Results
See the results of an independent research and development organization that recently designed, built and tested fully insulated assemblies...
Corrosion Knowledge Management versus Corrosion Management: An Essential Tool for Assets Integrity Management
A model for material management called Corrosion Knowledge Management (CMK) may be applied by both corrosion experts and non-corrosionists...
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...
