Metals

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  Corrosion

  10 Things to Know About Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer and Corrosion

  Since their introduction, carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP) are finding increased usage in several industries. Despite their inherent advantages, there are several...

  By: Shivananda Prabhu

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  Prevention

  Nitriding for Corrosion and Wear Fatigue Resistance

  The main aim of surface engineering is to improve the superficial mechanical properties of materials while the bulk properties—such as mechanical strength, impact...

  By: Mehdi Yari | Electrochemistry and Corrosion Laboratory at the University of Western Ontario

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  Corrosion Prevention

  Understanding Carburization: The Positive and Negative Impacts on Metals

  Due to their low carbon content, low carbon steels are neither too ductile nor too brittle. They have low tensile strength and hardness. Because of their low hardness,...

  By: Shivananda Prabhu

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  Corrosion Prevention

  What New Studies Say About Corrosion Control's Future

  Corrosion is a highly complex process involving a variety of chemical, electrochemical and even biological reactions. This destructive process costs numerous industries...

  By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer

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  Cathodic Protection

  6 Things You Need to Know About Platinized Titanium Anodes

  Comparing the two types of cathodic protection (CP), sacrificial anode cathodic protection (SACP) uses sacrificial anodes made of a material that is less noble than the...

  By: Shivananda Prabhu

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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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  Corrosion Prevention

  Pitting Corrosion Prevention: How to Protect and Monitor Metallic Surfaces

  At first glance, pitting corrosion looks like a tiny localized type of electrochemical deterioration found on metallic surfaces that often goes unnoticed. However, it...

  By: Shivananda Prabhu

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  Corrosion

  Understanding Aluminum Corrosion

  Aluminum is the second most abundant metallic element on earth. It has been estimated that 8% of the earth's crust is composed of aluminum, usually found in the...

  By: Francisco Servigna | Process and Corrosion Engineer, Venezuelan National Oil Company

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  Concrete

  Corrosion Resistance in Reinforced Concrete Structures

  Though the steel reinforcement (rebar) is embedded in the concrete, it is still vulnerable to corrosion. This concrete corrosion deteriorates the bars; thus reducing the...

  By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer

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  Corrosion

  Increased Rates of Copper Corrosion in the Zone of Aeration Explained

  For decades, copper has been a common material for underground water and wastewater piping. Its popularity is attributed mainly to its numerous desirable properties...

  By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer

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  Corrosion Prevention

  10 Best Ways to Prevent Gusset Plate Corrosion

  Many root cause analysis reports on steel bridge failures mention gusset plate corrosion as a likely cause for the failure. While gusset plates are a relatively small...

  By: Shivananda Prabhu

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  Corrosion Prevention

  3 Truths About Titanium Dioxide Corrosion Prevention

  IntroductionTitanium dioxide (TiO2) is one of the most widely investigated and tested metal oxides due to its numerous desirable properties, relatively low cost and...

  By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer