Corrosion
Parent tag for articles relating to corrosion.
Chloride Stress Corrosion Cracking of Austenitic Stainless Steel
Chloride stress corrosion cracking (Cl-SCC) is the most common type of cracking of austenitic stainless steel. It has been the observed...
How to Effectively Recognize, Prevent and Treat Pitting Corrosion
Pitting corrosion can have serious implications because the cavity it bores below the surface can be both wide and deep, thus seriously...
Galvanic Corrosion of Metals Connected to Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers
The use of carbon fiber-reinforced composites is growing thanks to their high strength and light weight. This material poses new challenges...
Corrosion in the Industry News: October 19, 2020 Roundup
Corrosion in the Industry News: October 19, 2020 Roundup. Welcome to the mid-October 2020 Corrosionpedia News Roundup where we…
All About Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducers (EMATs)
An electromagnetic acoustic transducer (EMAT) generates ultrasound via an electromechanical coupling, and is used to detect pipeline...
Corrosion in the News: October 5, 2020 Roundup
Corrosion in the News: October 5, 2020 Roundup. Welcome to the early October 2020 Corrosionpedia News Roundup where we…
Chloride, Caustic and Polythionic Acid Stress Corrosion Cracking
An overview of chloride, caustic and polythionic acid stress corrosion cracking is presented in…
Corrosion in the News: September 21, 2020 Roundup
Corrosion in the News: September 21, 2020 Roundup. Welcome to the mid-September 2020 Corrosionpedia News Roundup where we…
Combating Sanitation System Corrosion
Sanitation corrosion is a worldwide problem that permeates through a system of moving waste to processing stations, often ending with water...
Aviation Coatings for Corrosion Prevention
Corrosive deterioration of the critical surfaces of aircraft can come in the way of ensuring a reliable and safe operational performance....
All Steamed Up: The Many Types and Uses of Steam
There are many types of steam and important aspects to consider when using process steam systems for industrial purposes.
Introduction to the Chemistry of Pipes in Seawater
The chemical reactions responsible for the corrosion of pipes in seawater environments are predominantly electrochemical in nature, so...
Corrosion in the News: September 7, 2020 Roundup
Corrosion in the News: September 7, 2020 Roundup. Welcome to the early September 2020 Corrosionpedia News Roundup where we…
7 Things to Know and Understand About Steel Corrosion
Steel is popular, durable and versatile. Here are 7 things to understand about the corrosion resistance of steel.
A Systematic Approach for the Design of Composite Repair Technologies
Innovations in composite repair systems, particularly in regards to the materials used, are creating better options for pipeline repair...
Corrosion in the News: August 17, 2020 Roundup
Corrosion in the News: August 17, 2020 Roundup. Welcome to the mid-August 2020 Corrosionpedia News Roundup where we…
Understanding the Relationship Between Stress and Corrosion
Stresses (residual stress or applied stress) acting on a material can play a major role in a unique type of corrosion known as stress...
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...