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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Exotic materials extend lifecycle
Parker Instrumentation has been selected by EnCana (UK) Limited to supply exotic-material tube fittings for its recently approved Buzzard Project in the central North Sea.
Stainless-steel steppers are submersible
Empire Magnetics Submersible series stainless-steel step motors are uniquely designed to provide maximum operational reliability in marine and submarine applications.
Elite expands
Elite, a manufacturer of stainless steel sanitary fittings used in the biopharmaceutical and food/dairy industries, has expanded its ability to offer polishing solutions through the addition of two new systems.
Heat exchanger failure
Production at WMC Resources' Olympic Dam operations in South Australia was interrupted following the failure of a heat exchanger in the sulphuric acid plant.
Nickel used in oil sands desulphurisation
Nickel-containing alloys are being used in two new flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) installations in Canada.
New stainless steel from Sandvik
Sandvik Materials Technology has developed a new stainless steel, Sandvik Nanoflex.