Tag Archives: corrosion

Complex corrosion

August 17, 2015

Galvanizing is one of the best ways to protect steel, but the complex series of reactions necessary to prevent corrosion can be undermined by exposure. When hot-dipped galvanized steel is first exposed to the atmosphere, near-pure zinc at the surface reacts with oxygen to form zinc oxide.

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Duplex stainless steel revolutionizes structural design

April 29, 2015

Architectural and engineering firms are increasingly exploring stainless steel’s possibilities as a structural material as new research, structural codes, and design guides become available. Most designs have used the familiar Types 304L or 316L alloys from the austenitic family of stainless steels.

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Rust never sleeps: corrosion professionals growing cross-country

August 1, 2014

Corrosion professionals in North America have experienced another year of continued growth in career opportunities and salary levels, according to a new survey.

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Selecting aluminum finishes for coastal areas

March 1, 2013

Coastal areas are beautiful locations for commercial and residential buildings, but also pose the greatest challenges in protecting exterior-facing architectural aluminum products from corrosion.

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Unintended ice-melting consequences

February 1, 2013

For many parts of the country, this time of year means dealing with ice and snow. A range of materials can be used to help remove these hazards with varying degrees of effectiveness.

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