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.

Stainless steel and fire resistance

What is the fire rating of stainless steel? This is a common enquiry in the construction industry, especially with the current concerns about flammable cladding. The three major branches to this question are addressed in this article.

ISSF republish a paper on Stainless Steel in Filtration

The International Stainless Steel Forum has republished its document on Stainless Steel in Filtration. A wide panorama of stainless steel usage in filtration applications is available ranging from the oil and gas industry, water applications, filtration of air, filtration in food and beverage and automotive applications.

Rolling mill stand geometry for maintenance of the mill

Correct mill stand geometry is essential for effective and accurate gauge control, strip/plate quality and maintenance of the mill and its associated parts, like bearings, chocks, hydraulic clamps, bending and balancing systems as well as gauge control systems.

Sandvik receives two awards from NACE International

NACE International recently awarded its 2020 Distinguished Organization Award to Sandvik Materials Technology, and Sandvik’s Ulf Kivisäkk was also awarded the NACE Technical Achievement Award.

Stainless steel for hygiene

The International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) has republished its document on Stainless Steel for Hygiene. The publication explains why stainless steel is corrosion-resistant and why it is so hygienic.

I, U and L profiles at one address

Stala Tube has manufactured high-quality (duplex) stainless steel hollow sections and I-beams for many years. The company develops its product portfolio based on customer feedback, with non-standard sizes and speciality stainless steel materials happily catered for.

Quick purge system cuts costs for pipework welding

Weld Purging large diameter pipework made from stainless, duplex and chrome steels, titanium or zirconium can be expensive, with requirements to have the oxygen level well below 100 ppm during the welding cycle.

Porvair launches Porvair Sinterguard® PHC and HTR

Porvair Filtration Group has launched a range of surface modification technologies that can be applied to metallic filter elements to enhance their material properties in challenging environments, improving filter performance and lifetime.

ISSF: Stainless steel and safety

The International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) has republished its document on Stainless Steels and Safety. The publication shows how stainless steel contributes to your safety every day, through a combination of its outstanding corrosion resistance, its high mechanical properties and its formability and energy absorption potential.

PurgEye Nano for welding titanium and stainless steel

Titanium and stainless steel are both reactive alloys. When they are heated during the welding process, they will react with any air that is present, causing oxidation, which can lead to a loss of corrosion resistance properties.