Corrosion
Parent tag for articles relating to corrosion.
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...
What We Can Learn From Mass Underground Water Pipe Corrosion
A lack of effective corrosion prevention could be a main cause for the failure of the metallic pipes used for the water system. This...
Five Key Factors in Understanding the Role of Soluble Salts in Coatings Failures
In determining the role of soluble salts in coating failures, both the physical and chemical aspects of delamination must be considered....
Corrosion Risks and Prevention for Geodesic Dome Roofs
Popularized in modern architectural designs, geodesic dome roofs also cover storage tanks in the oil & gas, chemical and water treatment...
The Key Causes of System-Dependent Corrosion in Piping Systems
A combination of factors can cause system-dependent corrosion in a piping system. Learn more about them here.
3 Truths About Titanium Dioxide Corrosion Prevention
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is one of the most widely investigated and tested metal oxides due to its desirable properties, relatively low cost...
Hot-dip vs Cold Galvanizing: What’s the Difference?
There are two main methods for galvanizing steel: hot-dip galvanizing and cold galvanizing. This article looks at these two galvanizing...
A Failure Analysis of Hydrogen Embrittlement in Bridge Fasteners
A case study showing some of the technical issues and problems that can arise in modern steel and concrete structures, including hydrogen...
How Galvanic Corrosion Can Be Used for Good
There are instances where galvanic corrosion can be used to benefit specific applications. This article describes the situations where this...
