ISO 2431:2019— Viscosity Flow Cups for Paints and Varnishes
Viscosity flow cups are easy-to-use instruments for determining a fluid’s thickness and flow resistance. Determining fluid viscosity is helpful in corrosion prevention. A highly viscous…
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….
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…
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 A123-17: 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…