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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Barksdale control products
The new UNS-RG40 level switch from Barksdale is designed for versatile applications in shipbuilding and plant engineering.
Food quality SS chain
Corrosion and acid-resistant RexPlus is one of the new generation of stainless steel roller chains from Rexnord, suitable for packaging and filling applications in the food and drink industries as well as for all wet and damp environments exposed to extreme conditions.
BP bypass plan
The Regulatory Commission of Alaska has granted temporary permits for BP PLC to connect the east side of Prudhoe Bay field to the nearby Endicott pipeline, enabling the restart of 105,000b/d of oil production. About half of the normal 400,000b/d of oil production from Prudhoe Bay has been shut down since August because of corrosion problems in an oil transit line.
SS vortex flowmeters
Universal Flow Monitors, exhibiting at ISA Expo 2006, has introduced its CoolPoint vortex shedding flowmeters with stainless steel bodies for corrosion resistance.
SS locks made to IP65
Elesa now has stainless steel versions of the CQ lock with 90 deg opening and IP65 protection.
SS mopeds and bikes
Di Blasi Industriale Srl has constructed mopeds and bicycles made of stainless steel, which makes them suitable for use in sea-side locations, where corrosion is a constant danger for those made with carbon steel.