A material's corrosion profile is used to determine the material's likelihood to react with water. Corrosion normally occurs due to the addition of oxygen atoms or molecules to a metal, thus degrading the structure that the metal is being used for. The group of elements in the periodic… View Full Term
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This article discusses how to work with a metallurgical lab to increase the likelihood of getting the information needed to determine the root cause of a failure and to ensure that working with the lab is a positive experience.
By: Michael Pfeifer | Principal Consultant and Trainer for Industrial Metallurgists, LLC
Anodization is a metal finishing process for aluminum, titanium and similar metals and alloys. It produces an anodic corrosion resistant oxide film that…
By: Shivananda Prabhu
Combining lab testing with real-world industrial experience can help determine standards and approve materials to be used in specific environmental conditions.
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Discover some typical expected aqueous corrosion products for various alloys and conditions.
By: Steven Bradley | Principal Consultant, Bradley Consulting Services
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Performing a fitness for service assessment of pressure vessels in the oil and gas industry in the event of corrosion.
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By: David Beamish | President, DeFelsko Corporation
The proper design to minimize corrosion is as important as the selection of materials. In many structures, a lack of design consideration given to corrosion co
By: Alan Kehr | Managing Consultant, Alan Kehr Anti-Corrosion, LLC
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