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Ferralium 255 and Alloy 625: Alloys Engineered for Extreme Environments

In industries where equipment faces aggressive corrosion, high temperatures, and mechanical stress, selecting the right material is crucial. Ferralium 255 and Alloy 625 are two high-performance alloys that excel in such demanding conditions. Stocked by Langley Alloys, these materials are designed to withstand the harshest environments, ensuring longevity and reliability in critical applications. Understanding PREN: […]

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Understanding PREN: A Key Metric for Corrosion Resistance

Pitting Resistance Equivalent Number (PREN) is a critical metric used in materials science to evaluate the corrosion resistance of stainless steels and nickel-based alloys, particularly in harsh environments like seawater or chemical processing plants. PREN provides a numerical value that helps engineers and metallurgists predict how well an alloy will resist pitting corrosion – a […]

What is the ASTM G48 test?

ASTM G48 is a corrosion test used as a measure of pitting corrosion resistance of stainless steels.

What is stress corrosion cracking?

Stress corrosion cracking is a form of failure resulting from the combination of corrosive conditions and tensile stresses within an item.

Does austenitic stainless steel rust?

Under the wrong circumstances, all forms of stainless steel will corrode or rust.

What is a pitting resistance equivalent number?

The Pitting Resistance Equivalent Number is a helpful theoretical way of comparing the pitting corrosion resistance of various alloys.

What can cause dezincification?

Dezincification is a problem unique to brasses i.e. alloys of copper and zinc.

How to prevent galvanic corrosion

There are a variety of approaches to limit the likelihood and impact of galvanic corrosion.

How to prevent galvanic corrosion between aluminum and stainless steel

There are a number of different approaches to limit the likelihood or impact of galvanic corrosion occuring.

What is galvanic corrosion?

Galvanic corrosion is an electrochemical process that exists when two dissimilar metals are in contact with one another via an electrolyte.

How to remove fretting corrosion

As fretting corrosion will likely result in the removal of a significant proportion of the metal surface, the impact of it cannot be removed.

What is fretting corrosion?

Fretting is the action of two metal surfaces rubbing against each other, resulting in mechanical damage.

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