Materials Selection
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.
Industry Experts Discuss Subsea Pipeline Corrosion Management
In this exclusive interview, three oil & gas industry corrosion experts discuss some of the key challenges in protecting subsea assets from...
4 Types of Concrete Floor Coatings (And What You Should Know About Each)
4 Types of Concrete Floor Coatings (And What You Should Know About Each). Key types of floor coatings and applications, best uses,...
Waterborne Coatings: Environmental and Health Regulations Meet Coatings Technology
The minimal use or lack of solvents makes waterborne coatings a viable way to meet or exceed stringent environmental and personal health...
Coatings Advances: Nanoparticle Technology and Cold Sprays
Multilayer deposition of nano particles, formation of smart coatings and field trials of cold sprays are the significant developments...
Writing Safety Into Your Coating Specification
Safety should be a primary consideration in any coating specification, because everyone involved in a coating project has the right to...
Understanding Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals: Why You Should Understand These Key Differences
Ferrous metals contain iron while non-ferrous metals do not. This minor difference, however, gives each type of metal distinct...
Problems Caused by the Lack of Clarity & Definition in Coating Specifications
Common disputes on coating application projects often originate in the coating specification. When the specification is unclear, it can...
