Tag: corrosion

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. 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 newsrelease on our website and email newsletter, please feel free to contact Joanne McIntyre.

4Subsea gets a research project from Shell Brazil

4Subsea has been awarded a Shell-funded contract to support COPPE, the centre for engineering research and education at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ).

Sandvik sponsors and brings ‘next generation’ mater

Sandvik is among the sponsors of the upcoming Stainless Steel World (SSW) Conference & Exhibition 2017 in Maastricht, The Netherlands (November 28-30), one of the world’s most important events relating to the manufacture and use of corrosion resistant stainless steels and other corrosion resistant alloys.

UGIMA 4509 for the automotive industry

Ugitech has expanded their portfolio in the range of UGIMA® steel grades with improved machinability. The new ferritic stainless steel UGIMA® 4509 is the answer to increasing demands of the automotive industry for more efficient machinability and better corrosion and oxidation resistance.

Umbilical technology driving material developments

TechnipFMC Umbilicals manufactures state-of-the-art subsea umbilical systems which provide the critical link between remote subsea wells and fixed or floating production systems. The company’s headquarters in Newcastle, UK is home to the world’s largest steel tube umbilical assembly plant. Stainless Steel World spoke to Dr. Xiaoxue An, Principal Engineer and Lead of Materials and Corrosion, R&D about her role in this demanding niche sector.

ExOne makes available 17-4PH SS

The ExOne Company has announced the availability of 17-4PH stainless steel (also known as SAE Type 630 or UNS S17400) as a printable material at its North Huntingdon production service center (PSC).

Sandvik is a sponsor of SSW 2017

Sandvik is among the sponsors of the upcoming Stainless Steel World (SSW) Conference & Exhibition 2017 in Maastricht, The Netherlands (November 28-30).

Vallourec, BAPETCO signs a contract

Vallourec has signed a contract with Badr El Din Petroleum Company (BAPETCO), a joint venture between Shell and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation.

Europe’s first Ti recycling plant in France

UKAD (a JV by Eramet subsidiary Aubert & Duval), ADEME and Crédit Agricole Centre France has inaugurated the EcoTitanium site in Saintâ€?Georges-deâ€?Mons (Puy-de-Dôme, France).

New edition of EEMUA 159 users’ guide released

EEMUA, the Engineering Equipment and Materials Users Association, has published Edition 5 of its highly respected guidance EEMUA Publication 159, ‘Above ground flat bottomed storage tanks - a guide to inspection, maintenance and repair’.

Sandvik achieves milestone with order rise

Sandvik has reported a strong start to 2017 for welding products, materials and solutions. The news follows a global surge in demand for specialized welding expertise, with China and NAFTA representing the two largest growth markets.