Why Salt Spray (Fog) Testing Matters During Winter Storms
As major winter storms approach, it is important to plan beyond just slippery sidewalks and transit delays. Winter storms bring other challenges, including accelerated corrosion…
ASTM B117-26: Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
Even the most durable or permanent items can at some point deteriorate. That doesn’t mean these qualities should be ignored. However, the ability to remain…
Critical Factors for Selecting PVC Valves for Chemical Processing
Industrial valves are crucial components in most industrial processes. According to Allied Market Research, the demand for industrial valves is expected to grow considerably, reaching…
ASTM B633-23: Zinc Electrodeposited Coatings On Iron/Steel
Due to their effective corrosion resistance, electrodeposited zinc and zinc-alloy coatings have been extensively used in a wide variety of applications, from transport, automotive, marine,…
ISO 9227:2022 – Salt Spray Tests
The stoic Statue of Liberty was vulnerable to corrosion as a result of its placement in the humid, saline environment of the New York Harbor….
ISO 12944 – Corrosion Protection of Steel By Protective Paint
A plentiful resource in industry because of its reliable support and stainless properties, steel is one of the most commonly used metals on the planet….
SAE Standard for Passivation of Corrosion Resistant Steels, Revision F
Words are not absolute, but they suffice in representing tangible items and ideas that we can see or feel. For example, steel is not stainless….
NACE SP0187-2017: Design Considerations for Corrosion Control of Reinforcing Steel in Concrete
Reinforced concrete simultaneously combines the compressive strength of concrete and the tensile strength of reinforcing steel to craft an especially durable building material. It is for…
Corrosion Prevention
Introduction to Corrosion Corrosion is a naturally occurring process, costing American industries approximately 6% of the entire United States GDP each year. The chemical interaction…