A urea resin is a type of synthetic resin created from the condensation of urea and formaldehyde to form a polymeric molecule. As such, it is often referred to as urea-formaldehyde (UF) or urea-methanal. Urea ((NH2)2C=O) and formaldehyde (H2C=O) form polymeric structures with the… View Full Term
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This article reviews the effects of high-pressure torsion on the corrosion resistance of metals such as titanium, aluminum, and magnesium.
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Hydrogen embrittlement is the result of the absorption of hydrogen by susceptible metals, resulting in the loss of ductility and reduction of load-bearing capability. Here's a brief look at this process.
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
The use of carbon fiber-reinforced composites is growing thanks to their high strength and light weight. This material poses new challenges in terms of mitigat
By: Mehdi Yari | Electrochemistry and Corrosion Laboratory at the University of Western Ontario
A welded joint can have a low resistance to corrosion. Find out what factors cause this and how you can prevent corrosion on welded joints.
By: Kasay Mwiks
Coring: How to Properly Remove This Damaging Alloy Defect to Prevent Corrosion and Improve the Metal's Mechanical Properties
By: Dileep Koodalil | Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing
Among other benefits, case hardened steels provide a hard, outer surface with a soft ductile core, with the capacity for toughness and the ability to...
Stick welding, also known as shielded metal arc welding, manual metal arc welding or flux shielded arc welding, is an electric arc welding process.
By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer
Stress concentration reduction in machine parts usually involves providing a smooth path for stress to flow through the component. This can be achieved by several methods, including reducing sharp corners and providing relief notches.
Corrosion, by definition, is a degradation of material due to its chemical or electrochemical reaction with its environment. While this is a problem for metals in general, particular care should be taken when dealing with...
By: Nemanja Pavlovic
Nitriding, the process of introducing nitrogen into a metal surface, is an excellent method of controlling corrosion, as well as wear and fatigue, in metals.
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