Type of Corrosion
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Electric Transportation Systems and Stray Current Corrosion
Stray current corrosion from DC transit system is a real threat to a pipeline’s integrity, but it can be detected by measuring the...
Pitting Corrosion Prevention: How to Protect and Monitor Metallic Surfaces
Pitting corrosion is a dangerous form of deterioration. It can be prevented by choosing metals with appropriate pitting corrosion...
Understanding Aluminum Corrosion
A look at the chemical nature of aluminum and aluminum corrosion, aluminum oxide film formation, and the uses of aluminum, aluminum oxide...
QUIZ: Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) and How to Prevent It
Having an understanding of corrosion under insulation (CUI) is vital for anyone in the corrosion industry. Test your knowledge of the...
Preventing Corrosion with Thermal Insulating Coatings
Thermal insulating coatings are effective at preventing corrosion under insulation because their lack of fibrous materials and a lower...
Understanding Pitting Corrosion to Prevent Catastrophic Failures
Pitting corrosion, although relatively small in size, can result in catastrophic failures in a variety of structures. Its unpredictability...
The Tuberculation Battle: How to Effectively Use the Unidirectional Flushing Method
Tuberculation is a common problem associated with aging metal iron pipes. In an attempt to improve operational efficiency and overall water...
Increased Rates of Copper Corrosion in the Zone of Aeration Explained
Variation in environmental conditions tends to create conditions ideal for the formation of differential aeration cells in the zone of...
CUI Myth: Shop Coatings are Better Quality than Field Coatings
If you have a controlled environment, you’re much more capable of controlling (and thus optimizing) the quality with which a coating is...
CUI Double Whammy: Selection of Coating Systems for CUI Service
Monica Chauviere, an expert in the field of corrosion under insulation (CUI), reviews a white paper on the 'Selection of Coating Systems...
3 Truths About Titanium Dioxide Corrosion Prevention
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is one of the most widely investigated and tested metal oxides due to its desirable properties, relatively low cost...
9 Things to Keep in Mind when Performing a Marine Coating
Essential topics to keep in mind when performing surface preparation and applying a marine coating. Although targeted at vessels, also...
How Galvanic Corrosion Can Be Used for Good
There are instances where galvanic corrosion can be used to benefit specific applications. This article describes the situations where this...
5 Ways to Avoid Galvanic Corrosion
Preventing galvanic corrosion involves applying countermeasures early in the design phase. Understanding the mechanisms involved in this...
Top 10 Corrosion Threats
There are many different corrosion problems that can significantly impact a facility. Some problems are very specific to properties of...
5 Things to Know and Understand About Titanium Corrosion
Titanium is best regarded for two characteristics in particular: excellent corrosion resistance and a relatively high strength-to-density...
The 8 Most Common Forms of Metal Corrosion
All corrosion is not equal. The type of corrosion is dependent mainly on the surrounding environment and the composition of the exposed...
Pitting Corrosion in Oil and Gas Wells and Pipelines
The hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide gases responsible for pitting are most commonly encountered in the oil and gas sector. For this...
How Hot Shortness and Welding Affect Corrosion in Metals
Hot shortness is a welding defect that can cause cracking of the metal surface as it cools. These cracks can serve as breeding grounds for...
