Corrosion Behavior

Corrosion and Corrosion Properties of Stainless Steels: Part Two

Stainless steels, like all metals relying on passive films for corrosion resistance, are susceptible to localized corrosion including pitting and crevice corrosion. These corrosion types typically occur in chloride-containing aqueous solutions such as seawater and environments with other halogenides.

Corrosion Behavior of Aluminum in Chloride Mediums

This study investigates the corrosion resistance of aluminum alloys (AlMn and sandwich material AlSi/AlMn/AlSi) in chloride-containing environments using electrochemical techniques. The research examines how varying chloride concentrations (100, 300, and 500 ppm) affect the polarization resistance of these materials over time. Results demonstrate that both alloys exhibit good corrosion resistance in Glaceol RX D cooling liquid, even with chloride additions.

Corrosion Behaviour of Copper Alloys: Part One

Copper demonstrates exceptional corrosion resistance in marine environments while exhibiting strong resistance to various localized corrosion forms that could potentially cause failure. When exposed to atmospheric conditions, copper undergoes distinctive visual transformations, developing a brown patina within days that gradually evolves into the characteristic green color over 7-9 years.

Corrosion Behaviour of Copper Alloys: Part Two

Copper and copper alloys are specific in their corrosion behavior in that the initial corrosion rate of this group of materials is relatively high until protective layers form according to the alloy and the composition of the electrolytic solution.
One prime example of a material group which has found widespread use within the marine environment due to its excellent corrosion resistance are the copper-nickel alloys.

Corrosion Fatigue

Corrosion Inhibitors

Corrosion inhibitors are specialized chemical substances that protect materials by minimizing or preventing corrosive action when present in small concentrations. These protective compounds serve critical roles in industrial applications, providing temporary protection during storage and transport, as well as localized protection against aggressive phases such as brine accumulation in oil systems.