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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New grade added to Sanmac hollow bar range
A new grade of Sanmac hollow bar has been added to Sandvik Steel's range of improved machinability stainless steels.
CAPCIS acquires Petroleum Research & Production
CAPCIS Systems Ltd (Manchester, UK), the supplier of corrosion management, corrosion monitoring, and integrity project management solutions, has announced the acquisition of Petroleum Research & Production Ltd (PRP), the on-line monitoring instrumentation manufacturer.
Compact cylinders from Norgren
Global pneumatics specialist Norgren has launched a new range of interchangeable compact cylinders to enhance its existing wide selection of actuator products and compact cylinder ranges.
“Virtual corrosion laboratoryâ?
InterCorr International, an international provider of corrosion testing, monitoring and consulting services and software has formed a licensing arrangement with OLI Systems Inc. of Morristown, New Jersey. Under the terms of this agreement, InterCorr will be creating a âVirtual Corrosion Laboratoryâ?...
Corrosion in Ohio nuke plant
US nuclear regulators have scolded FirstEnergy Corp. for failing to recognise as early as 1999 that dirty air filters covered with rust and boric acid indicated a serious problem near the company's reactor in Ohio.
New stainless for seawater applications
A Japanese producer has developed a high-molybdenum ferritic stainless steel which resists both erosion and corrosion in seawater service.