Stray current refers to the electricity flow via buildings, ground or equipment due to electrical supply system imbalances or wiring flaws. It refers to an existence of electrical potential that can be found between objects that should not be subjected to voltage. Often, small voltages are gauged… View Full Term
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Hydrogen embrittlement is the result of the absorption of hydrogen by susceptible metals, resulting in the loss of ductility and reduction of load-bearing capability. Here's a brief look at this process.
By: Michael Pfeifer | Principal Consultant and Trainer for Industrial Metallurgists, LLC
High-temperature corrosion involves a number of key products. By identifying these, it is possible to prevent future corrosion.
By: Steven Bradley | Principal Consultant, Bradley Consulting Services
Intergranular corrosion (IGC) or intergranular attack (IGA) is a preferential or localized corrosion that proceeds along a metal’s grain (crystal) boundaries.
By: Dennis Jayasinghe | Principal/Chief Technical Officer, Corr-Met Inspection & Consulting Inc.
Among other benefits, case hardened steels provide a hard, outer surface with a soft ductile core, with the capacity for toughness and the ability to...
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Corrosion resistance in reinforced concrete can be achieved by several methods including…
By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer
Most process vessels in the oil and gas industry are constructed from carbon steel, which corrodes under the harsh chemical and high-heat environments. This article discusses the test methods necessary to determine proper lining systems.
By: Osmay Oharriz, Ch.E., M.Sc. | Oil & Gas Industry Manager, Belzona Inc.
Choosing an appropriate vessel lining system is a process that involves meeting a number of industry requirements.
Stainless steel alloys owe their anti-corrosive properties to chromium, which grants a passivation effect to steel when found in sufficient concentration.
By: Nemanja Pavlovic
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