Physical Property

Latest Physical Property Articles

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  Surface Preparation

  We Might Be Defining Proper Surface Profiles Wrong (Part 1)

  I have often been asked this question: “Which testing method do you prefer to use to check an abrasive blasted steel surface profile for coating: Testex replica...

  By: Shiwei William Guan, Ph.D.

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  Failure

  The Relationship Between Corrosion Fatigue and Stress Corrosion Cracking

  Corrosion fatigue of engineering materials, mainly metals, has been a topic of research worldwide for over a century. This type of corrosion failure was first observed...

  By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer

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  Prevention

  Why Concrete Delamination Occurs - and What to Do About It

  Delaminations in concrete slabs can be a serious problem, but often they are "heard" before they are seen. Here's an example:A concrete floor slab placed...

  By: Corrosionpedia Staff

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  Materials Selection

  Key Differences Between Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals

  Metals play an essential role in everyday life. From jewelry to building and bridge construction, metals are considered to be one of the most versatile construction...

  By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer

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  Scientific Properties

  The Crystalline Structure of Metals

  Aluminum and lead – one is a lightweight, corrosion-resistant material commonly used in the aerospace industry; the other is dense, used to block x-rays, toxic to...

  By: Corrosionpedia Staff

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  Scientific Properties

  Why Understanding the Stress Concentration Factor (Kt) is Important When Evaluating Corrosion in Metal Structures

  Corrosion formed on the surface of a metal has the potential to alter its mechanical properties such as flexural strength, axial strength, fatigue limit, elasticity, etc...

  By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer

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  Prevention

  Tensile Time Bomb: How Overtapping Compromises Pressure Bolt Safety

  As discussed in a previous article, overtapping (also called oversizing) is a common field practice that is nonetheless banned by almost all of the standards governing...

  By: Ian MacMoy | Product Design Specialist, Dox Steel

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  Procedures

  How Quenching Improves the Performance of Metals

  For centuries, blacksmiths and ironworkers have employed quenching to improve the performance of various weapons and tools. Although the metallurgical processes involved...

  By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer

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  Procedures

  3 Essential Types of Material Destructive Tests

  Destructive testing is often performed when the quality of a component or structure must be ensured. It is also used to verify material selection decisions and determine...

  By: Corrosionpedia Staff

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  Scientific Properties

  What is the difference between strength and toughness?

  Strength is a measure of the stress that a crack-free metal can bear before deforming or breaking under a single applied load. Fracture toughness is a measure of the...

  By: Michael Pfeifer | Principal Consultant and Trainer for Industrial Metallurgists, LLC

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  Coatings

  When is a Paint Dry?

  This seemingly simple question of “When is a paint dry?” may appear as exciting as watching paint dry, but in fact shows some complications that can arise with...

  By: Rob Francis | Consultant, Aurecon Materials Technology Group

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  Materials Selection

  An In-Depth Look at Tensile Strength

  Structural integrity is an extremely important aspect of any engineering endeavor for a multitude of reasons, not the least of which is safety and economic feasibility...

  By: Nemanja Pavlovic