Corrosion is defined as a refined metal that is naturally converted to a more stable form such as its hydroxide or sulphide state. Metal corrodes when it reacts with another substance such as oxygen, hydrogen or bacteria. Corrosion can also happen when metals are placed under too much stress causing the material to crack. Corrosion leads to deterioration of the material.
Stainless steel is highly corrosion resistant, making it suitable for use in environments where exposure to moisture, chemicals, or harsh conditions such as salt water is expected.
In this section you can find newsitems related to all types of corrosion such as stress corrosion cracking, intergranular corrosion, pitting, and corrosion fatigue. If you wish to include your news release on our website and email newsletter, please feel free to contact the editor.
For years, the majority of car producers used welded or carbon tubes. But standards have risen. Now, the most innovative companies want more efficient and eco-friendly solutions, such as seamless stainless tubes, which is the core competence for Centravis.
The welded tubes are good as long as the working pressure doesn’t exceed 300 bars.
Athena float modulating level control valve, installed on the reservoir inlet supply line, has been designed to maintain a constant water level, regardless of upstream pressure fluctuations.
Mont Saint-Michel, the UNESCO-listed tourist hot spot located off France’s north-western coast, had been moving closer to the mainland due to silt build-ups caused by canal work at the Couesnon River.
Tedlar® Polyvinyl Flouride Film (PVF) manufactured by Dupont™, achieves all of the key characteristics of an ideal coating and is widely used for aircrafts, photovoltaic cells and perfect for the oil and gas and petrochemicals industries.
Polysoude has found the eye of the TIGer in its latest cladding technology and is proud to highlight its features and main fields of application.
In this system, Polysoude has built on the main principle of Hot Wire Technology, being the preheating of filler material to reduce the quantity of energy taken from the electrical arc required to melt the filler, assuring increased productivity of cladding speed and deposition rate.
In addition to the pre-heated filler wire, TIGer incorporates a unique system of two tungsten electrodes in tandem configuration.
At the Blechexpo, Tata Steel highlighted two new cold rolled strip products from its plating business. The products include a nickel-plated stainless steel for decorative cans and covers based on its Hilan® technology and an ultra-thin expanded steel with nickel-plating.
Corrosion can be a big problem because it can cause significant damage and deterioration to various materials, particularly metals. We have listed below several reasons why corrosion is a significant concern:
Structural Integrity: Corrosion weakens the structural integrity of materials. When metals corrode, they lose their strength and load-bearing capacity, which can lead to failures and collapses in infrastructure, buildings, bridges, pipelines, and other critical structures.
Economic Impact: Corrosion imposes substantial economic costs. The direct expenses associated with corrosion include repairs, replacements, and maintenance of corroded structures and equipment. Additionally, there are indirect costs such as production losses, decreased efficiency, and increased energy consumption due to the effects of corrosion on industrial processes and machinery.
Environmental Consequences: Corrosion can have adverse environmental effects. For example, in the case of pipelines, corrosion can lead to leaks and spills of hazardous substances, causing soil and water pollution and damaging ecosystems.
Health and Safety Risks: Corrosion can create health and safety risks in various ways. For instance, when corrosion affects pipelines or storage tanks carrying toxic substances, it can lead to leaks or releases that endanger the health of workers, communities, and the environment.
Maintenance and Downtime: Corrosion necessitates regular maintenance and inspection programs to detect and mitigate its effects. This requires significant time, effort, and financial resources. Additionally, when corrosion-related issues arise, it often requires shutting down operations, causing downtime and productivity losses.
Given these reasons, it is crucial to understand and address corrosion through preventive measures, protective coatings, corrosion-resistant materials, regular inspections and testing (ASTM B117), and appropriate maintenance practices to mitigate its impact and ensure the longevity and safety of structures and equipment.
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