Killed Steel
If human eyes could examine the world on the atomic level, they’d witness a competing collection of tiny particles joining together, reacting or fortifying one […]
corrosion prevention
Enhancing Metal Parts Through Shot Peening
The subject of “shot peening” might need further explanation beyond a simple mention. Regardless, this cold work process for finishing metal parts owes its success […]
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 […]
ASTM A380-17: Cleaning and Passivation of Stainless Steel
Steel is not stainless, so stainless steel earns its corrosion-resistant properties through the interaction between its alloying elements and the environment. The exact composition of […]
ASTM A123/A123M-17: Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings
Steel and iron often earn their rust-resistance through galvanization, which involves coating the material in zinc. There are several alternatives for carrying this out, but hot-dip […]
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. […]