corrosion and materials
Industrial painting: Cost savings through planned maintenance
The planned maintenance of industrial paint is essential for the corrosion protection of assets.
corrosion and materials
corrosion and materials
Dezincification of brass: Causes, prevention, and best practices
Brass dezincification is a critical problem in materials exposed to aggressive environments, affecting their structural strength and functionality over time.
corrosion and materials
Flash rust: Causes, formation and prevention methods
Flash rust is an immediate surface oxidation that affects the adhesion of coatings and reduces metal service life.
corrosion and materials
Hydrogen embrittlement vs. stress corrosion cracking
Distinguishing between hydrogen embrittlement and SCC allows for the assessment of mechanical and environmental risks in metals exposed to loads or corrosives.
corrosion and materials
Application of FRP coating in industrial tanks
FRP coatings improve the strength and durability of industrial tanks, protecting them against corrosion and aggressive chemical agents.
corrosion and materials
Powder coating: Automation and control in batch processes
Powder coating creates a protective and decorative coating without solvents, reducing VOC emissions and material waste.
corrosion and materials
Polyurea: Sustainable innovation in the coating industry
The future of green polyurea technology drives sustainable, high-performance solutions in the industry.
corrosion and materials
Pyrophoric materials: Properties, applications and safety precautions
Used in various industries, pyrophoric materials burn spontaneously on contact with air, requiring specialized handling.
corrosion and materials
Microbiologically induced corrosion and its impact on metal decay
MIC corrosion deteriorates metals in industrial sectors by microorganisms, with electrical (EMIC) and chemical (CMIC) mechanisms that compromise their safety and durability.
corrosion and materials
Understanding the role of the iron and steel industry today
The steel industry produces steel through advanced processes, driving global development in infrastructure, transportation, technological innovation and sustainability.
corrosion and materials
Cavitation failure types: Mechanism and its influence on corrosion
Explaining how cavitation corrosion generates pitting and fracture in hydraulic and mechanical equipment, affecting its useful life.
corrosion and materials
How does hydrogen weaken materials by embrittlement?
Hydrogen embrittlement is a phenomenon that weakens the mechanical properties of materials exposed to hydrogen.