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Understanding Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals: Why You Should Understand These Key Differences
Ferrous metals contain iron while non-ferrous metals do not. This minor difference, however, gives each type of metal distinct...
The Characteristics of and Applications for Fluoropolymer Coatings
Fluoropolymer coatings have a combination of desirable properties, including weatherability and corrosion barrier protection. They have...
How to Enhance Safety When Working With Volatile Organic Compounds
VOCs are emitted from coatings used in the corrosion protection industry. Several techniques are available that reduce the VOCs produced...
An Introduction to Graphene Coatings
Graphene’s multifunctional properties, including increased durability, chemical resistance and corrosion resistance make it an ideal...
A Primer on Epoxy Zinc Rich Primers
Epoxy zinc rich primers are applied to protect metallic surfaces from corrosion. These primarily work as sacrificial cathodic protection.
The Advantages of Smart Coatings and Nanotechnology for Corrosion Prevention
Smart coatings powered by nanotechnology are quickly becoming a cost-effective solution that offer unique solutions. In light of these...
Selecting the Right Coating for Your Application: Polyurea versus Polyurethane
This article provides a basic overview of the relevant differences between two protective coating products for corrosion prevention:...
Preventing Corrosion with Thermal Insulating Coatings
Thermal insulating coatings are effective at preventing corrosion under insulation because their lack of fibrous materials and a lower...
An Introduction to Corrosion Inhibiting Dry Film Lubricants
Conditions beyond the ability of mineral lubricants (i.e., oils and greases) require solid dry film lubricants, which reduce friction and...
The Composition of a Paint Coating
A coating is a substance spread over a surface to provide protection or to serve decorative purposes. Here's an overview of paint coatings,...
Your Comprehensive Guide to Waterproofing with Bituminous Paint
Bituminous coatings are effective at waterproofing and protecting various substrates, particularly metal, from the adverse effects of...
Corrosion Risks and Prevention for Geodesic Dome Roofs
Popularized in modern architectural designs, geodesic dome roofs also cover storage tanks in the oil & gas, chemical and water treatment...
3 Truths About Titanium Dioxide Corrosion Prevention
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is one of the most widely investigated and tested metal oxides due to its desirable properties, relatively low cost...
The Advantages of Pure Polyurea Coatings for Protecting Water Treatment Plant Infrastructure
Pure polyurea offers several advantages as a protective coating for water treatment plants, pipelines, storage tanks, process vessels and...
A Look at Self-Healing Metal Oxides as a Corrosion Prevention Method
Self-healing oxides are efficient at protecting metal surfaces due to their ability to flow and elongate as the coated metal deforms, thus...
An Introduction to Stainless Steels
The broad array of stainless steels available provides a vast portfolio of capabilities. However, each alloy has distinct advantages and...
The Corrosion of Polymeric Materials
Polymeric materials are not corrosion-proof. Preventing failure involves grasping the complexities of corrosion in these materials.
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 Corrosion Properties of Aluminum and Its Alloys
Aluminum and aluminum alloys are in widespread use in many industrial applications, with its usage second only to that of steel.
