Metallic and Ceramic Coatings

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  Coatings

  Top 5 Applications for Ceramic Coatings

  Paint and coating applications have evolved by leaps and bounds over the years. Traditionally, paints were selected based solely on aesthetic appeal and durability...

  By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer

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  Coatings

  4 Types of Tests that Measure the Strength of a Coating

  Ensuring the integrity of a protective coating is absolutely critical when designing, applying and monitoring the coating. There is a severe risk of coating failure if...

  By: Corrosionpedia Staff

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  Corrosion

  Understanding Corrosion in Pumps and How to Deal With It

  Within any industry, centrifugal pumps are considered to be among the most critical components. These pumps must have a sturdy design and should be made of robust...

  By: Parry Shah

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  Corrosion Prevention

  Cold Corrosion and a Systematic Approach to Preventing It

  Cold corrosion is an electrochemical reaction that occurs on a metallic surface that is at a lower temperature compared to the dew point of the corrosive gas mixture to...

  By: Shivananda Prabhu

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  Corrosion Prevention

  Erosion Corrosion: Coatings and Other Preventive Measures

  In simple terms, erosion corrosion is caused due to the relative movement between fluid particles and solid surfaces in a corrosive environment. As this form of...

  By: Shivananda Prabhu

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  Corrosion Prevention

  How Metallic Coatings Protect Metals from Corrosion

  For centuries, metals have been used extensively in our everyday lives. From aluminum and copper in electrical wiring to gold and silver in jewelry, silverware and...

  By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer

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  Corrosion

  Identifying and Preventing Hydrogen Blistering and Embrittlement

  The term "hydrogen damage" refers to the mechanical damage of metal caused by interaction with or the presence of hydrogen. Atomic hydrogen has a radius of 1.1...

  By: Alan Kehr | Managing Consultant, Alan Kehr Anti-Corrosion, LLC

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  Prevention

  Galvanization and its Efficacy in Corrosion Prevention

  Galvanization as a coating for preventing the damaging effects of corrosion has been popular for more than a century. The galvanization of iron and steel products is...

  By: Shivananda Prabhu

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  Corrosion Prevention

  Corrosion Prevention for Water Pumps, Valves, Impellers and Fittings

  Water pumps are critical for industrial and agricultural business processes. Most of these pumps are subjected to extreme environmental conditions such as variable...

  By: Shivananda Prabhu

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  Corrosion Prevention

  Using Metallization (Thermal Spraying) as Corrosion Prevention

  Materials that are used in engineering come with their own set of peculiarities and characteristics. Indeed, finding the right material that can both deliver the...

  By: Nemanja Pavlovic