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  Corrosion Prevention

  Why is Stainless Steel Corrosion Resistant?

  Stainless steel is known for its corrosion resistance in many environments in which carbon and low-alloy tool steels would corrode. (Background reading: An Introduction...

  By: Michael Pfeifer | Principal Consultant and Trainer for Industrial Metallurgists, LLC

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  Corrosion

  The Corrosion of Lightweight Materials Used in Automotive Applications

  Throughout the automotive industry there is an increasing interest in lightweight construction materials to achieve better fuel economy and meet regulatory requirements...

  By: Della Anggabrata

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  Corrosion

  8 Things to Know and Understand About Iron Corrosion

  When iron is exposed to moisture along with oxygen, it becomes corroded, which is an oxidation process involving a loss of electrons. This reaction is also called...

  By: Shivananda Prabhu

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  Asset Management

  The Future of Polyurea Coatings

  Polyurea is commonly used as a waterproofing sealant and corrosion-resistant coating on metals and concrete surfaces. Its applications include building construction,...

  By: Shivananda Prabhu

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  Corrosion

  All Steamed Up: The Many Types and Uses of Steam

  Have you ever wondered how the pressure cooker in your kitchen is comparable to a giant boiler in an electrical power plant? Both have similarities, because they both...

  By: Shivananda Prabhu

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  Materials Selection

  7 Things to Know and Understand About Steel Corrosion

  Steel is one of the most widely used materials in the construction industry. Its strength and durability give it unmatched versatility that allows it to be used in...

  By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer

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  Coatings

  5 Most Common Types of Metal Coatings that Everyone Should Know About

  For centuries, metals have been the go-to choice for multiples applications due to their durability, versatility and strength. However, among the challenges that people...

  By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer

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  Corrosion Prevention

  Why Monel 400 is So Damn Expensive

  When you compare the price of Monel 400 with the price of stainless steel, you find that the former is much more expensive. (Stainless steel is covered in An...

  By: Shivananda Prabhu

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  Corrosion

  Aluminum Corrosion: 5 Incredible Facts You Must Know

  Since its discovery in 1827, aluminum has become a vital material in several industries. Its physical and chemical properties, along with its ability to go through...

  By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer

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  Substances

  A Look at High Nitrogen Stainless Steels

  It is rather hard to say that high nitrogen stainless steels (HNS) are the new generation of stainless steels, because they have been produced since the 1940s. During...

  By: Mehdi Yari | Electrochemistry and Corrosion Laboratory at the University of Western Ontario

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  Substances

  Everything You Wanted to Know About Rhodium: A Platinum Metal Rarity

  The word “rhodium” originates from the Greek word “rhodon,” which represents the lovely “rose.” When the metal was discovered, the...

  By: Shivananda Prabhu

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  Corrosion Prevention

  11 Uses for Cupronickel and Why You Should Be Using It Now

  While searching for new metals that can resist saltwater corrosion, in all probability you might have bumped into a group of alloys called cupronickel (Cu-Ni) or...

  By: Shivananda Prabhu