Corrosion

Corrosion is defined as a refined metal that is naturally converted to a more stable form such as its hydroxide or sulphide state. Metal corrodes when it reacts with another substance such as oxygen, hydrogen or bacteria. Corrosion can also happen when metals are placed under too much stress causing the material to crack. Corrosion leads to deterioration of the material. In this section you can find newsitems related to all types of corrosion such as stress corrosion cracking, intergranular corrosion, pitting, and corrosion fatigue. If you wish to include your newsrelease on Stainless Steel World Americas and email newsletter, please feel free to contact us

Outokumpu supplies 1,000 MT of stainless steel

Outokumpu, a global leader in the stainless steel industry, with numerous locations throughout the Americas, has provided 1,000 metric tonnes of Supra 316L/4404 stainless steel for the China Resources Group headquarters in mainland China.

Graco releases stainless steel flange connections

Graco Inc., a leading manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, has expanded its Husky™ line of corrosion-resistant stainless steel air-operated double diaphragm (AODD) pumps to include stainless steel ANSI/DIN welded flanges.

Endura-Heat coatings from Tnemec

Kansas-based Tnemec Company Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance coatings and linings, has introduced a line of products built to provide durable protection for surface temperatures up to 1200°F (649°C).

Back Blow Air Nozzle from Exair

Ohio-based Exair has released a new Model 1004SS, M4 NPT Back Blow Air Nozzle which is constructed of type 316 stainless steel to provide durability and superior resistance to corrosion.

Stainless steel standard components from Elesa

Elesa, whose US headquarters are located in Ohio, has released a new stainless steel program of standard components, which aim to offer high performance in all areas.

New atomozing spray nozzle from Exair

Ohio-based Exair has released a new 1/2 NPT (National Pipe Thread) siphon fed atomizing spray nozzle, designed to atomize a variety of fluids in a round spray pattern where no liquid pressure is available and heavy application of liquid is needed.

TIG welding advancements in oil & gas industry

Polysoude, which has multiple locations throughout the Americas, has recently attempted to combat difficult tungsten insert gas welding (TIG) by producing customer-focused solutions for both mechanised and automated TIG welding.

Outokumpu Forta LDX2404 used for bridge renovation

Outokumpu, a global leader in the stainless steel industry, with numerous locations throughout the Americas, recently delivered 600 tonnes of Forta LDX2404 stainless steel for renovating the Söderströmsbron in Stockholm, Sweden.

Bulk Bag Filler from National Bulk Equipment

Michigan-based National Bulk Equipment (NBE) has introduced an automated, bulk bag filling system specifically designed to ensure extended duty cycles in extremely demanding operating environments.

APMI’s 2017 Fellow Award recipients announced

APMI International, a non-profit professional society which promotes the advancement of powder metallurgy, has announced that the 2017 recipients of its APMI Fellow Award are Prasan Samal and John Shields.