Corrosion
Parent tag for articles relating to corrosion.
Corrosion in the News: June 1, 2020 Roundup
This week we explore a new testing specification created by ASTM for rebar corrosion, two corrosion events affected by the COVID-19...
Corrosion in the News: May 18, 2020 Roundup
This week’s stories highlight a nuclear power plant that completed repairs to corroded equipment, corrosion-induced vehicle recalls, a...
Understanding the 3 Types of Tensile Strength
The three types of tensile strengths are yield, ultimate, and fracture strength. Each of these mechanical properties defines the various...
Corrosion and Electrical Interference in Buried Metallic Structures
Electrical interference is a threat that accelerates corrosion in buried metallic structures such as pipelines, tanks and vessels....
Corrosion in the News: May 4, 2020 Roundup
This week's stories highlight robots that power themselves through corrosive reactions, another COVID-19 delay for an industry conference,...
Corrosion in the News: April 20, 2020 Roundup
This week's stories highlight virtual classroom training and certification during the COVID-19 pandemic, Amsterdam’s efforts to battle...
QUIZ: Pipeline Crack Inspection (15 Questions to Test Your Knowledge)
The integrity of pipeline networks is threatened by cracks and other defects generated during manufacturing, installation and operation of...
The Dangers of Pipeline Flange Corrosion and What to Do About It
Corroded flanges can result in containment loss and leaks. The most common corrosion prevention methods revolve around proper sealing of...
Corrosion in the News: April 6, 2020 Roundup
This week's stories highlight postponement of the CORROSION 2020 event, corrosion in both oil & gas lines and sewage lines, and a new...
11 Uses for Cupronickel and Why You Should Be Using It Now
Although cupronickel alloys were initially developed for corrosion-resistant piping and other marine applications, their use is now...
Beryllium Copper Alloys vs Steel: Which Metal Works Harder?
The addition of 2% beryllium to copper makes the alloy almost 600% stronger than copper. BeCu alloys outperform steel where a combination...
An Overview of Welded Joint Corrosion: Causes and Prevention Practices
Corrosion in welded joints is caused by a combination of manufacturing and metallurgical factors, including deficient weldment design, poor...
Corrosion in the News: March 16, 2020 Roundup
This week's stories highlight the CORROSION 2020 event, nuclear waste storage containers and new products, including a redesign of a...
Corrosion in the News: March 2, 2020 Roundup
This week's stories highlight the status of a corroded bridge in England, exciting developments for robotic corrosion inspection and...
The Relationship Between Corrosion Fatigue and Stress Corrosion Cracking
While corrosion fatigue and stress corrosion cracking can occur under different circumstances, they are part of the same continuum....
Corrosion in the News: February 17, 2020 Roundup
This roundup features stories about several emergencies caused by corrosion such as an ammonia pipeline rupture and a university apartment...
10 Things to Know About Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer and Corrosion
Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) materials possess the advantage of a very high specific strength coupled with very low weight....
Stopping Rust in Bolted Systems
In harsh salt or chemical environments, bolting systems are often the first to corrode. What mechanisms cause this rapid deterioration and...
Corrosion in the News: February 3, 2020 Roundup
This week's stories highlight the root cause of a pipeline explosion in Philadelphia. Also in this edition, we cover new coatings, deicing...
