Metallic and Ceramic Coatings
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Corrosion Prevention for Water Pumps, Valves, Impellers and Fittings
Pumps, valves, impellers, and fittings are highly susceptible to several types of corrosion, including erosion, galvanic, pitting and...
Using Metallization (Thermal Spraying) as Corrosion Prevention
Due to its durability and corrosion protection, metallization (thermal spraying) is an excellent protection method for structures with a...
Temporary Corrosion Protection During Storage, Transportation and Handling
Preventing temporary corrosion is an essential strategy for winning the battle against material loss due to deterioration of metals during...
Soluble Salts and Coating Performance
Due to the potential for soluble salts to reduce coating performance, testing the substrate for the presence of these salts should be...
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...
Erosion Corrosion: Coatings and Other Preventive Measures
Erosion corrosion affects critical equipment in aviation and other industries, so preventive measures are needed at the design stage itself...
Understanding Corrosion in Pumps and How to Deal With It
Even after taking all the precautionary measures, certain unexpected pump failures can still occur. Research studies say that corrosion is...
High Pressure Fastener Coating Practices Under Fire: Ian MacMoy Speaks Out
Ian MacMoy, an expert on pressure bolt coatings for aggressive corrosion environments, speaks out against oversizing nut threads to...
Introduction to Electroplating Interview with Jane Debbrecht
Jane Debbrecht discusses the electroplating process, how it is used in industry, and the benefits it has over other corrosion prevention...
Hydrogen Blistering and Hydrogen Embrittlement: Causes and Preventive Measures
The presence of atomic hydrogen is extremely dangerous and can cause serious damage to materials. Learn more about hydrogen damage and how...
Cold Corrosion and a Systematic Approach to Preventing It
Systematic preventive maintenance and monitoring procedures can alleviate equipment damages due to cold corrosion in IC engines as well as...
Controlling Corrosion in Electronic Devices
The careful selection of coatings and substrate materials based on the service exposure of electrical equipment and controls can improve...
Galvanization and its Efficacy in Corrosion Prevention
Galvanization has proved to be a highly cost-effective, sustainable and widely used technique for corrosion prevention. Learn more about it...
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...
