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.

SS deep groove ball bearings

SKF has announced the release of its multi-purpose stainless steel deep groove ball bearings (DGBBS).

High-speed welding for CRAs

Australian scientists have produced a new high-speed welding technology that slashes hours from traditional joining of corrosion-resistant metals.

Arc Energy revamps work stations

Arc Energy Resources, a specialist in corrosion and wear resistant weld overlay cladding for the oil & gas, petrochemical and process industries, is completing a comprehensive refit of the work stations at its Gloucestershire factory.

Fireproof valve

Larox Flowsys has developed a pinch valve with fireproof structure, suitable for firewater and sprinkler systems in various industries and applications.

New titanium from Allegheny

Allegheny Technologies Incorporated announces ATIT 425 titanium, a new titanium product that is an alternative to the most common high-strength titanium alloy and an addition to ATI's range of high-strength titanium alloys.

Sandvik boosts flat-rolled capacity

Sandvik Materials Technology has invested in and has now commissioned a new rolling mill for the production of stainless steel flat wire - a Sandvik speciality produced as an alternative to narrow strip.

Institute of Materials Prain Medal

The Prain Medal for 2003 has been awarded by the Institute of Materials and the Copper Development Association, to John Halliday, Chairman of Meighs Ltd and Langley Alloys.

Saer introduces submersible pump

Saer has introduced a range of submersible bore hole pumps, XS XNR in AISI 316 investment cast stainless steel.

Sandvik promotes tubular products

Sandvik Materials Technology is using Offshore Europe 2003 (Aberdeen, UK, 2–5 September 2003) to promote its full range of stainless steel tubular products for topside, subsea and downhole use.

Stainless-steel reinforcement

A new CD Rom from the British Stainless Steel Association (BSSA) contains a previously unpublished report on the "The Use of Stainless Steel Reinforcement in Bridges".