CORROSION 101 · PART ONE Corrosion is the deterioration of a material—usually metal—caused by a chemical or electrochemical reaction with its environment. Moisture, oxygen, salts, acids, and other conditions can drive these reactions, gradually weakening materials and reducing asset life. An introduction to
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CORROSION UNDER INSULATION · ASSET INTEGRITY Corrosion under insulation (CUI) is corrosion that develops beneath thermal insulation on piping, vessels, and other equipment. Because the insulation hides the metal surface, damage can progress unnoticed until wall loss, pitting, coating failure, or other integrity
Discover how polymer-based coatings protect wastewater systems from corrosion, reduce maintenance, and extend infrastructure service life.
Discover expert strategies to prevent corrosion in storage tanks, including ceramic coatings, epoxy linings, and targeted epoxy repairs, enhancing safety, compliance, and asset longevity.
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have developed a framework to accelerate the discovery of materials for nuclear reactors, reducing reliance on nickel-based alloys. This innovation supports clean energy goals by identifying corrosion-resistant, high-strength materials suitable for extreme reactor environments.
SURFACE PREPARATION · PROTECTIVE COATINGS Successful coating application starts with successful surface preparation. That can involve much more than cleaning or blasting: contractors may need to address worker safety, dust control, power supply, climate conditions, contaminants, old coatings, surface defects, grinding, profiling, and
Discover how researchers from MnDOT developed a predictive tool to estimate corrosion in embedded steel rebars of bridge structures. Learn how it improves maintenance planning and ensures structural safety.
Learn how concrete power poles are tested for bending strength, including normal, elastic, and ultimate strength criteria, to ensure durability and resistance to mechanical forces. A detailed study by Abbas and Behnaz Aghajani