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 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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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.