corrosion and materials
Corrosion vs rust: Differences, causes and effects on metals
Clarifying the differences between corrosion vs. rust: know their differences, causes, and effects on the durability of metals.
Corrosion is an electrochemical process that degrades metallic materials and affects the performance of equipment and structures in the energy industry. Understanding its mechanisms, kinetics, and environmental variables is essential for material selection and designing mitigation measures.
This field integrates chemistry, metallurgy, mechanical integrity, and operations. Globally, corrosion generates significant costs and operational risks, driving technologies such as monitoring, coatings, inhibitors, and alloy selection in the U.S., Europe, and LATAM.
Main topics
This section gathers technical content for professionals requiring a comprehensive view of material degradation and performance.
Key topics include:
- Corrosion mechanisms (uniform, localized, MIC, SCC)
- Material selection and applied metallurgy
- Coatings, inhibitors, and cathodic protection
- Integrity and remaining life assessment
- Corrosion monitoring
- NACE/AMPP, API, and ISO standards
- Alloy performance in severe environments
Corrosion represents one of the major technical and economic challenges in the energy sector. Its complex behavior and dependence on operational conditions require specialized knowledge.
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Exploring how modern coatings protect sculptural art and preserve cultural heritage.
corrosion and materials
Composite Materials 2025: Breakthroughs and Industrial Uses
Composite materials, made of matrix and reinforcement, have evolved to the point of becoming indispensable in demanding industries.
corrosion and materials
Corrosion protection challenges for materials in extreme environments
Designing effective strategies to protect materials in extreme environments extends the useful life of infrastructures in critical areas.
corrosion and materials
CFRP in storage tanks: Efficient rehabilitation without downtime
Advanced CFRP solutions for tank rehabilitation without welding or long shutdowns.
corrosion and materials
Green metallurgy: Recycling and sustainable processes in industry
Green steel in industrial sustainability, highlighting sustainable processes, technological innovation and metal recycling in metallurgy.
corrosion and materials
Stainless steel Composition, properties, types, and major applications
Stainless steel is essential in various industries for its corrosion resistance, durability, versatility and relevant applications.
corrosion and materials
Smart Prediction for Corrosion Failures with AI
AI revolutionizes corrosion failure prediction, reducing costs and increasing asset life through multivariate analysis.
corrosion and materials
AMPP: Four years transforming the global economy against corrosion
AMPP drives innovation in materials protection. Connect with experts at the AMPP 2025 Annual Convention and lead change.
corrosion and materials
Control of test stations in cathodic protection test systems
The test stations allow monitoring of cathodic protection, avoiding infrastructure problems and reducing maintenance and repair costs.