Corrosion is a chemical reaction to which even the strongest structures fall victim. Metals such as steel react with oxygen and water, going on to rust and decay. Cathodic protection plays a key role ...

Cathodic corrosion protection is widely used, but how it works exactly has been unclear and disputed by experts. ETH researchers propose a mechanism that resolves the apparent contradictions between ...

I just bought a new Toyota RAV4, and the salesperson tried to sell me rust-proofing (rust protection for the car). I thought that a new car already has this, so do I really need to do it again? - ...

A 1998 EPRI study, released in October of 2001, estimated the cost of corrosion in 1998 to steam generating facilities alone at $5.37 billion. The study, EPRI Report 1004662, also concluded that 22 ...

When buying a new Impreza last fall, I turned down the sales pitch to buy an electronic rust-proofing package and planned to use Krown rust spray every year. I was left with the impression that my ...

Advances in E&P technology, new deep-water discoveries combined with the global increase in demand for oil & gas products has led to much of the world’s aging offshore infrastructure including ...

Corrosion of steel structures in electric transmission, distribution, and substation applications has been around for many years, but it’s getting more attention as electric utilities become more ...

This corroding galvanized steel pole exhibits red corrosion products due to corrosivity of soil, chloride ions and galvanic action. When Dawson Public Power District in Lexington, Nebraska, U.S., ...

Successful contractors understand the importance of adding value to their clients' projects. One of the best ways to do this is to offer additional services that provide a cost-effective benefit to ...