When businesses spend money on maritime equipment, they need to feel protected against the effects of saltwater corrosion. Unfortunately, saltwater contains dissolved ions, or charged particles, involved in metal corrosion. To protect expensive equipment against corrosion, it’s essential to invest in cathodic protection. Understanding the Dangers of Saltwater Corrosion Sodium chloride and other dissolved ions…
When aluminum comes into contact with air, it oxidizes and creates a thin layer of aluminum oxide. Although copper offers a higher level of oxidation resistance, it still reacts with oxygen. The reaction creates copper oxide, which produces a telltale blue-green patina on the metal. In some cases, the oxide layer weakens the underlying metal,…
Alloys have several benefits over using pure metals, including increased strength and improved corrosion resistance, but reinforcing alloys can enhance the properties of individual metals even further. Alloy reinforcement is key in creating a material that meets exact specifications. Manganese is one of the most critical elements in this process and, when added to aluminum and…
With evidence of widespread use dating back to ancient Rome, lead has been a popular metal for millennia. However, despite being flexible and useful for diverse applications, it has fallen out of favor in recent decades. Notably, growing concerns around lead’s significant health and environmental safety risks have driven companies to search for alternatives. In that search,…