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Innovative Coating Solutions for Oil Sands Equipment
An Innovative Coating Solution for Oil Sands Equipment Using a Chromium Carbide Weld Overlays
Galvanic Corrosion of Metals Connected to Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers
The use of carbon fiber-reinforced composites is growing thanks to their high strength and light weight. This material poses new challenges...
The Future of Polyurea Coatings
Polyurea is commonly used as a waterproofing sealant and corrosion-resistant coating on metals and concrete surfaces. The reasons for its...
All Steamed Up: The Many Types and Uses of Steam
There are many types of steam and important aspects to consider when using process steam systems for industrial purposes.
5 Most Common Types of Metal Coatings that Everyone Should Know About
The 5 most common types of metal coatings that can effectively prolong the service life of many metal assets by preventing corrosion...
Why Monel 400 is So Damn Expensive
Monel 400 remains expensive mainly due to its high nickel content and critical applications in aerospace, petroleum extraction, marine and...
A Look at High Nitrogen Stainless Steels
High nitrogen stainless steels are an increasingly suitable substitute for nickel. Nitrogen can improve corrosion resistance and the...
Important Facts You Might Not Know About Copper Patina
A basic overview of the patina layer that forms during the atmospheric corrosion of copper and its alloys. How the patina forms and how to...
12 Things You Need to Know About Austenitic Stainless Steel
Austenitic stainless steels are the most popular grade among the stainless family of alloy steels and are known for their high corrosion...
11 Uses for Cupronickel and Why You Should Be Using It Now
Although cupronickel alloys were initially developed for corrosion-resistant piping and other marine applications, their use is now...
Beryllium Copper Alloys vs Steel: Which Metal Works Harder?
The addition of 2% beryllium to copper makes the alloy almost 600% stronger than copper. BeCu alloys outperform steel where a combination...
Emergency In-Situ Repair Problems & Surface-Tolerant Solutions
A new fast-cure, polymeric epoxy-based emergency repair composite provides excellent adhesion without intensive surface preparation, grit...
An Overview of Alkyd Resins
Alkyd-based paints have been a dominant product in the protective coating market since the 1930s. Find out more about alkyd resins in this...
10 Things to Know About Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer and Corrosion
Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) materials possess the advantage of a very high specific strength coupled with very low weight....
The Best Process for Distilling Waste Solvents
Distilling and reusing solvents, instead of paying a company to haul it away and buying new solvents, makes more sense to the margins and...
Nitriding for Corrosion and Wear Fatigue Resistance
Nitriding, the process of introducing nitrogen into a metal surface, is an excellent method of controlling corrosion, as well as wear and...
The History and Industry Adoption of Polyurea Coating Systems
Since the early 1990s, when fast-set polyurea coatings were first introduced, the industry debate about these coatings, hybrids and...
What New Materials Science Studies Suggest About Corrosion Control in the Future
New materials science research can ultimately lead to the development of better corrosion analyses, protection methods, and...
How a Liquid-Infused Porous Surface Coating on Steel Can Resist Biofouling
Liquid-infused coatings improve upon traditional anti-fouling paints and coatings. They consist of a liquid lubricant that is stabilized...
