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

Forecast 2020: Superalloys in the aerospace market

According to a new market report published by Lucintel, superalloys in the global aerospace market is forecast to grow at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 2.

FCI announces new solar-powered flow meter

US-based Fluid Components International (FCI), a manufacturer of thermal dispersion flow and level measurement instrumentation, has announced a solar powered ST75V Flow Meter with built-in Vortab flow conditioner solutions.

Canadian Metals BoD welcomes 2 new members

Canadian Metals Inc., currently in the developmental stages of becoming the first Hybrid Flex producer in North America - focusing on ferrosilicon and metallurgical-silicon - recently announced the appointment of Claude Dufresne and Roland Courtemanche as new members of the Board of Directors (BoD).

Alcoa Magna-Lok 316 A4 stainless blind fasteners

American lightweight metals manufacturer, Alcoa Fastening Systems & Rings, recently introduced the new Huck® Magna-Lok® 316 A4 stainless steel structural blind fastener, which offers corrosion resistance beyond anything else in the Huck blind fastener range.

MRC selling oil country tubular goods business

Houston-based MRC Global (MRC), provider of pipe, valves and fittings to the energy and industrial sectors, recently announced that it has signed an agreement to sell its oil country tubular goods business in the U.

NYK manufactures NAS NW276 high nickel alloy

newsitemNippon Yakin Kogyo Co., Ltd. (NYK), with an American branch in Chicago, has recently succeeded in manufacturing 4 feet (1219 mm) wide coils of NAS NW276 (UNS N10276,59%Ni-15%Cr-16%Mo-4%W-5%Fe).

Alcoa wins 4th recent Boeing contract

Alcoa, a leading manufacturer of lightweight metals, including aluminum, titanium and superalloys, has announced a long-term supply agreement with Boeing for multi-material aerospace parts. Under this agreement, Alcoa will supply components for the 777X—Boeing’s newest commercial airplane—the 737 MAX—scheduled for first delivery in 2017—and the 787 Dreamliner.

SXP world’s 1st API 5CRA-certified for OCTG

The American Petroleum Institute (API) has recently certified Mississippi-based Schulz Xtruded Products (SXP) as the very first company worldwide in accordance to API 5CRA, licence number API 5CRA-0001.

Hantemp introduces new stainless gauge valve

Hantemp Controls, a manufacturer of stainless steel controls for industrial refrigeration, has introduced the new SGV gauge valve. The SGV features rugged stainless steel construction and is ideal for isolation of pressure gauges and transducers.

Hardide Coatings opens facility in Virginia

Hardide Coatings, Inc., the United Kingdom-based provider of highly abrasive, erosion, corrosion and chemical resistant coating technology, recently announced the opening of its new Virginia, USA, production facility.