Corrosion
Parent tag for articles relating to corrosion.
Quiz: Anti-Graffiti Coatings and Corrosion
Anti-graffiti coatings can be used to help lower cleaning and repainting costs and deter further vandalism. Some coatings may also assist...
The Root Causes of Today's Multifactorial Concrete Problems
A defect or problem in an existing reinforced concrete structure is multifactorial and often stems from obscure reasons. A proper root...
Corrosion in the News: November 18, 2019 Roundup
This week's stories take a look at corrosion of drinking water pipes, additive manufacturing and exciting developments in the corrosion...
Correcting and Preventing Concrete Corrosion
Corrosion of reinforcing steel in concrete is a worldwide problem that causes a range of economic, aesthetic and utilization issues....
Corrosion in the News: November 4, 2019 Roundup
This week's stories highlight exciting corrosion prevention innovations involving copper and concrete structures. Changes in EPA...
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...
Corrosion in the News: October 21, 2019 Roundup
This week's stories take a look at the closing of a battleship exhibit due to corrosion, some developments in coating products and a bridge...
How to Stop a Ship's Marine Corrosion in 3 Steps
Discover the three-step process to stop corrosion in metal ships: identify marine corrosion, understand the cause and eliminate the cause.
Electric Transportation Systems and Stray Current Corrosion
Stray current corrosion from DC transit system is a real threat to a pipeline’s integrity, but it can be detected by measuring the...
Corrosion in the News: September 16, 2019 Roundup
This week's stories take a look at several instances of vehicle corrosion, another involving an infamous marine disaster, and developments...
Corrosion Knowledge Management Vs. 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...
Corrosion Management in Water Treatment: A Look at Water Pipeline Corrosion and Why It's Becoming a Problem
Drinking water travels through metallic pipes. The corrosion rate depends upon dissimilar metals used in pipes and water parameters such as...
Corrosion in the News: September 2, 2019 Roundup
This week's stories take a look at developments in nanomaterial technology, a city’s corroded drinking water tanks, and a new inspection...
Understanding Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals: Why You Should Understand These Key Differences
Ferrous metals contain iron while non-ferrous metals do not. This minor difference, however, gives each type of metal distinct...
Corrosion in the News: August 19, 2019 Roundup
This week's stories take a look at a serious finding involving corrosion and airplane landing gear components, a tragic pipeline explosion...
Corrosion in the News: August 5, 2019 Roundup
This week's stories take a look at several new exciting coating developments including wax coatings, graphene coatings, and even mango leaf...
Pitting Corrosion Prevention: How to Protect and Monitor Metallic Surfaces
Pitting corrosion is a dangerous form of deterioration. It can be prevented by choosing metals with appropriate pitting corrosion...
An Intro to Pipeline Corrosion and Coatings
Pipeline corrosion—and the related catastrophic failures that it can cause—cost billions of dollars to the economy each year. Here's how it...
The Characteristics of and Applications for Fluoropolymer Coatings
Fluoropolymer coatings have a combination of desirable properties, including weatherability and corrosion barrier protection. They have...
