Aluminum wire is a wire that is used for electrical wiring in houses, power grids and airplanes. Aluminum wire is an alternative conducting material considering its electrical and mechanical properties and price compared to copper wire. Aluminum is a poorer electrical conductor compared to copper,… View Full Term
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Anodization is a metal finishing process for aluminum, titanium and similar metals and alloys. It produces an anodic corrosion resistant oxide film that…
By: Shivananda Prabhu
Jane Debbrecht discusses the electroplating process, how it is used in industry, and the benefits it has over other corrosion prevention techniques.
By: Corrosionpedia Staff
Ian MacMoy, an expert on pressure bolt coatings for aggressive corrosion environments, speaks out against oversizing nut threads to accommodate thick bolt coatings, a common practice banned by the standards for bolts that secure high pressure and load.
By: Alan Kehr | Managing Consultant, Alan Kehr Anti-Corrosion, LLC
Increasing surface roughness depth does not always ensure good coating adhesion. Here, we consider how adhesion ultimately depends on not only the energy that is used to create the contact, but also on the interaction existing in the contact interface.
By: Shiwei William Guan, Ph.D.
In light of basic adhesion science, today’s surface profile measurement methods, standards and specifications have unique limitations in determining whether a proper surface profile has been achieved prior to coating.
Nitriding, the process of introducing nitrogen into a metal surface, is an excellent method of controlling corrosion, as well as wear and fatigue, in metals.
By: Mehdi Yari | Electrochemistry and Corrosion Laboratory at the University of Western Ontario
Understanding Carburization: The Positive and Negative Impacts on Metals for...
Water is an essential ingredient in concrete. Initially, moisture must be present for desired properties. However, excessive moisture in a concrete...
By: Fred Goodwin | Head Corrosion Competency Center, BASF Construction Chemicals
Delaminations in concrete slabs can be a serious problem, but often they are heard before they are seen. Here's how to prevent them before...
The presence of non-visible residual surface salts and their impact on life cycle coating performance is well documented, yet no widespread industry standards exist to easily reference levels that will diminish the risk of...
By: Hap Peters | Managing Director, CHLOR RID International, Inc.
4 Types of Concrete Floor Coatings (And What You Should Know About Each). Key types of floor coatings and applications, best uses, drawbacks, when they should be used, advantages and disadvantages of each type.
By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer
Wet Abrasive Blasting: An Overview of Surface Cleaning Alternatives on...
By: Wade Hannon and Bryce Gapinski
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