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.
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Stainless UK giant bars for Scottish quay
Stainless UK have supplied 23 giant solid round stainless steel bars with a 5” diameter and 3m length for the construction of an extension to the quay at Campbeltown Harbour in Scotland.
ENEC completes installation of Unit 2 steam generators
The ENEC has announced the successful installation of its Unit 2 SGs at Barakah.
In a pressurized water reactor, the steam generator acts as a heat exchanger where the water carrying the heat generated from the nuclear reaction is used to turn demineralized water into steam. POSCO partners with Geumgang to develop water reservoir
POSCO, a multinational steel-making company headquartered in Pohang, South Korea, signed a memorandum of understanding with Geumgang, a South Korean manufacturer of stainless steel water tanks and water pipes, on co-development and structure analysis of stainless steel water tanks for large-scale water reservoirs.
Photo courtesy of POSCO
The existing large-scale water reservoirs are made of concrete, causing problems such as water leakage due to cracks and an unsanitary water supply environment.
ArcelorMittal’s marine steel in Shetland Islands
Contractor Shetland Islands chose ArcelorMittal to supply 3,600 tonnes of sheet piles – including 3,200t of corrosion-resistant AMLoCor© – to develop the Quay’s main wall and anchor wall, following a successful smaller project at the same port two years ago.
NSSMC joint venture for automotive steel production
PT KRAKATAU NIPPON STEEL SUMIKIN laid a cornerstone for a new plant in the Krakatau Industrial Estate Cilegon, Banten Province, the Republic of Indonesia, on August 25, 2015.
Duplex Self Tapping Screws Are Perfect Fasteners
Corrosion is an ever-present threat to many metal structures, particularly those located in marine environments such as offshore oil and gas facilities. Grade 316 stainless steel screws are widely used in the construction of such facilities and is being superseded by tougher, longer-lasting duplex self tapping screws.