Metallic and Ceramic Coatings
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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...
IOZ Coating Surface Preparation Is Easier than You Think
From edge treatment to salt removal, the requirements for applying single-coat inorganic zinc silicate (IOZ) coatings are not difficult for...
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...
Top Nano Coatings Developments to Know for Corrosion Protection
Nanotechnology coatings are making their way into many industry sectors including automotive, aviation, maritime and construction. This...
The Advantages of Smart Coatings and Nanotechnology for Corrosion Prevention
Smart coatings powered by nanotechnology are quickly becoming a cost-effective solution that offer unique solutions. In light of these...
The Composition of a Paint Coating
A coating is a substance spread over a surface to provide protection or to serve decorative purposes. Here's an overview of paint coatings,...
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...
Hot-dip vs Cold Galvanizing: What’s the Difference?
There are two main methods for galvanizing steel: hot-dip galvanizing and cold galvanizing. This article looks at these two galvanizing...
A Look at Self-Healing Metal Oxides as a Corrosion Prevention Method
Self-healing oxides are efficient at protecting metal surfaces due to their ability to flow and elongate as the coated metal deforms, thus...
Protecting Pipelines from Corrosion Under Insulation
Corrosion under insulation (CUI) prevention with thermal sprayed aluminum (TSA) provides long-term and reliable prevention that reduces...
Stopping Corrosion Under Insulation in Global Oil and Gas Facilities
Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) is the root cause of many of the petrochemical industry’s problems including forced shutdowns and lost...
University Building Galvanized to Face the Future
The University of Melbourne has renovated the Arts faculty building with a galvanized louvered façade. Galvanization protects the steel...
Surface Preparation for Inorganic Zinc Silicate Coatings
Properly applied, a single-coat inorganic zinc silicate (IZS) coating provides one of the most durable and cost-effective coating systems...
Top 5 Applications for Ceramic Coatings
The versatility of ceramic coatings makes them a viable alternative to traditional organic paints. In some cases, ceramic coatings offer...
4 Types of Tests that Measure the Strength of a Coating
Testing the mechanical properties (e.g., adhesive strength) of a coating is one of the best ways to ensure that the coating in question can...
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...
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...
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...
