HEAT TREATING NICKEL ALLOYS Heat treatments are done to alloys and metals to change the properties to fit certain situations. Not all heat treatments are created equal. Because each metal has its own composition, heating and cooling operations performed on the metals to alter their properties happen at different temperatures. Heat treating Fe based alloys…
DetailsMany manufacturers offer pumps in standard materials that can be shipped quick at a minimal cost. For some applications, this may be an attractive option. For many applications in corrosive and/or erosive environments, a carefully planned design that considers the environment and requirements of the pump may reduce costs and fallout later. Factors to consider…
DetailsNickel Copper alloys are known to have excellent corrosion resistance in certain media and good physical properties. When most think of Nickel Copper alloys they think “Monel5”, and when they think “Monel5” they are more than likely thinking of Alloy 400. But there is another Nickel Copper alloy, one that with a slightly different chemistry…
DetailsBoiler system corrosion is caused by the interaction of water chemistry, the environment of the facility, operation procedures, and materials used in the construction of the system. It costs the industry billions of dollars every year through failures and reduced performance. Finding a solution to your problem requires discovery of the exact corrosion path then…
DetailsCommon Problems Faced By Aquarium Owners and Operators Public aquariums have a unique set of corrosion-related obstacles to overcome, which must be addressed to avoid early-onset corrosion problems and mitigate corrosion if it does occur. Material selection and maintenance strategies are critical in this endeavor; however, the importance of corrosion education for designers and…
DetailsWhen someone asks about the burst pressure of pipe, the best answer is a theoretical one. Burst pressure is literally the pressure that a pressure vessel like pipe or tube can handle before rupturing or “bursting”. Environmental conditions and other factors can play a part in how a pipe will fail. Designing of a pressure…
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