• Duplex Stainless Steels: What Makes Them Different?

    Duplex Stainless Steels: What Makes Them Different?

    Duplex Stainless Steels are a family of high-performance, corrosion-resistant alloys with a unique dual phase microstructure, consisting of approximately 50% ferrite and 50% austenite.

  • Pitting Corrosion

    Pitting Corrosion

    Material Selection Guidelines for Mitigating the Risk Corrosion-resistant alloys rely on a passive chromium oxide film on their surface for protection against corrosion. However, exposure to chlorides or oxygen can…

  • CO2 & General Corrosion

    CO2 & General Corrosion

    And Chromium’s Role in Corrosion Protection Corrosion rates depend on various factors, including temperature, pH, flow rate, and oxygen or organic acids. CO2 corrosion is the most common cause of…

  • Galvanic Corrosion in Oil & Gas Production: What You Need to Know

    Galvanic Corrosion in Oil & Gas Production: What You Need to Know

    What Is Galvanic Corrosion? Galvanic corrosion, also known as bimetallic corrosion, occurs when two dissimilar metals come into contact in the presence of an electrolyte. This electrochemical reaction is driven…