Materials Selection
Guide to the Best Solution for Not-So-Large Corrosion Problems
For the asset owner or proprietor, a process plan is needed to find corrosion solutions for small-to-medium sized corrosion problems. The...
6 Tests to Measure a Material's Strength
Tensile, compressive, fatigue, torsion, nick break and creep tests are six important procedures used to measure the strength of a material.
Effect of Corrosion on a Material's Tensile Strength and Ductility
Discover the mechanical properties of metals used for construction materials and how corrosion influences the metal’s internal structure.
How to Control Corrosion by Improving Design
The proper design to minimize corrosion is as important as the selection of materials. In many structures, a lack of design consideration...
Hot Corrosion in Gas Turbine Components
Hot corrosion is a concern in gas turbines that can lead to a failure, but can be detected and prevented by material selection, protective...
Flange Corrosion Repair & Protection: Isolating the Sealing Face
Flanges and valves collectively continue to be a major source of hydrocarbon leaks and releases, according to HSE guidance. For flange...
Caustic Cracking of Austenitic Stainless Steel
Austenitic stainless steels are susceptible to caustic cracking. We discuss environments where this is common, how to identify it, and how...
Causes and Prevention of Corrosion on Welded Joints
A welded joint can have a low resistance to corrosion. Find out what factors cause this and how you can prevent corrosion on welded joints.
5 Ways to Measure the Hardness of Materials
Knowing the hardness of materials is extremely useful as it assists in the selection of appropriate materials for specific applications....
An Introduction to the Galvanic Series: Galvanic Compatibility and Corrosion
When metals are incorrectly combined and exposed to water and other types of electrolytes, the effects can be very harmful. Find out more...
21 Types of Pipe Corrosion & Failure
The corrosion of steel piping and its related components is a continuous and virtually unstoppable process. Here we'll look at some of the...
8 Things to Know About Polyurea Coatings
Polyurea coatings are preferred where other coatings fail to protect the substrate. They have the unique advantage of moisture resistance,...
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...
The Future of Polyurea Coatings
Polyurea is commonly used as a waterproofing sealant and corrosion-resistant coating on metals and concrete surfaces. The reasons for its...
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.
5 Most Common Types of Metal Coatings that Everyone Should Know About
The 5 most common types of metal coatings that can effectively prolong the service life of many metal assets by preventing corrosion...
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...
Aluminum Corrosion: 5 Incredible Facts You Must Know
Strong, reliable, ductile, lightweight and naturally corrosion resistant – aluminum is an ideal construction material. However, it...
How and Why a Material Fractures
Fracture is simply the separation of a material into several pieces due to an applied stress. The type of fracture (ductile or brittle)...
