Materials Selection
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...
Polyurea Coating Spotlight with Kyle Flanagan
Polyurea coatings expert, Kyle Flanagan, discusses new market developments, construction projects using polyurea systems, new standards and...
An Overview of Alkyd Resins
Alkyd-based paints have been a dominant product in the protective coating market since the 1930s. Find out more about alkyd resins in this...
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...
Nitriding for Corrosion and Wear Fatigue Resistance
Nitriding, the process of introducing nitrogen into a metal surface, is an excellent method of controlling corrosion, as well as wear and...
Combating Cavitative Corrosion and Erosive Corrosion
Cavitation and corrosion are interrelated and they coexist in most fluid systems. Substrate material properties, fluid properties and...
Review of Solvent-Free Epoxy Protection for Secondary Containment Concrete
Liquid hazardous materials must be stored in such a way that if a spill or leak occurs, the material stays contained and does not...
Metallizing 101
Metallizing is a general term used to describe the process of applying a metallic coating on the surface of an object. It involves several...
Corrosion Control Considerations in the Equipment Design Process
The design process is crucial for implementing the proper anti-corrosion measures. There are numerous factors to consider and methods that...
The 3 Stages of Corrosion Failure Analysis
Failure analysis allows corrosion engineers to determine why a component or piece of equipment failed and how to prevent the same type of...
What New Materials Science Studies Suggest About Corrosion Control in the Future
New materials science research can ultimately lead to the development of better corrosion analyses, protection methods, and...
6 Things You Need to Know About Platinized Titanium Anodes
Platinized titanium anodes are preferred in impressed current cathodic protection systems exposed to marine environments due to the low...
Correcting and Preventing Concrete Corrosion
Corrosion of reinforcing steel in concrete is a worldwide problem that causes a range of economic, aesthetic and utilization issues....
Why Concrete Delamination Occurs - and What to Do About It
Delamination in concrete slabs can be a serious problem. This article examines how to prevent them—and how to find and fix them when they...
Corrosion Fatigue of Welded Joints on Marine Offshore Structures
When combined, fatigue and corrosion have an exponentially worse effect on the reliability and lifespan on marine offshore structures and...
How a Liquid-Infused Porous Surface Coating on Steel Can Resist Biofouling
Liquid-infused coatings improve upon traditional anti-fouling paints and coatings. They consist of a liquid lubricant that is stabilized...
How to Stop a Ship's Marine Corrosion in 3 Steps
Discover the three-step process to stop corrosion in metal ships: identify marine corrosion, understand the cause and eliminate the cause.
