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Corrosion
Refractory Metals: Properties, Types and Applications
Refractory metals are widely used because of their unique and desirable properties and behaviors, especially their resistance to corrosion and their extraordinary...
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Corrosion Prevention
Why is Stainless Steel Corrosion Resistant?
Stainless steel is known for its corrosion resistance in many environments in which carbon and low-alloy tool steels would corrode. (Background reading: An Introduction...
By: Michael Pfeifer | Principal Consultant and Trainer for Industrial Metallurgists, LLC
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Coatings
Step-Change Epoxy Coatings for Corrosion Under Insulation
Coatings technology is evolving every day, with increasingly sophisticated solutions being developed to tackle some of the most serious concerns in the industry. One...
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Corrosion
Understanding the Causes and Cures for Corrosion Under Insulation
Corrosion costs the global economy around $2.2 trillion each year, according to the World Corrosion Organization. Of that, it is estimated that 40 to 60 percent of pipe...
By: Della Anggabrata
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Corrosion
Galvanic Corrosion of Metals Connected to Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers
Carbon fiber reinforced composites (CFRC) are a sort of advanced material used in the aerospace, automobile, marine and sport industries. Their use is growing...
By: Mehdi Yari | Electrochemistry and Corrosion Laboratory at the University of Western Ontario
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Corrosion Prevention
Flange Corrosion Repair & Protection: Isolating the Sealing Face
All pipelines and pipework incorporate flanges and welded joints of varying sizes, designs and materials. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Offshore...
By: Marina Silva
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Prevention
Hot-dip vs Cold Galvanizing: What’s the Difference?
The destructive effects of corrosion on metals have been known for centuries. For almost as long as metals have been a construction material, humans have constantly...
By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer
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Corrosion Prevention
Innovative Coating Solutions for Oil Sands Equipment
Wear and tear on oil sands equipment represents a serious concern for the oil and gas industry. The cost of lost production output is extremely high. Whenever a part is...
By: Jessica Zimmer
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Coatings
8 Things to Know About Polyurea Coatings
Polyurea coatings have some unique advantages that set them apart from other types of protective coatings. They also have some limitations and special requirements in...
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Asset Management
The Future of Polyurea Coatings
Polyurea is commonly used as a waterproofing sealant and corrosion-resistant coating on metals and concrete surfaces. Its applications include building construction,...
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Industries
Aviation Coatings for Corrosion Prevention
Aero engines and other parts of aircraft are designed on the principle of a very high power-to-weight ratio, and hence each of the parts is expected to ensure the...
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Procedures
10 Key Benefits of Case Hardened Steel
There are many applications, such as gears and rolling contact bearings, where the components are subjected to shock loads and wear and tear due to a combination of...
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