This investigation demonstrated 2.1 wt% tungsten drastically reduced the kinetics of tertiary phase precipitation in 25Cr super duplex stainless steels. The slow kinetics resulted in a better overall pitting corrosion resistance.
Corrosion Resistant Alloys
Unusual Correlation between SKPFM and Corrosion of Nickel Aluminum Bronzes – Publication
In this article, we investigate the inverse correlation between Volta potentials measured by SKPFM and the observed localized corrosion morphology of NAB.
Materials and corrosion trends in offshore and subsea oil and gas production – Publication
In this article, we discuss materials and corrosion research topics that could have a transformative effect on the business. In particular, we discuss how scientists and engineers could push the boundaries of existing technologies, learning from the experience gained by other industries such as the nuclear, aerospace, and defense sectors.
UNS N07718 – Heat treatments and mechanical properties
This post summarizes UNS N07718 tensile, impact toughness, and hardness requirements as mandated in API 6ACRA.
UNS N07718 – Chemical composition
This post presents the chemical composition of the precipitation hardenable nickel-based alloy UNS N07718 according to API 6ACRA.
Use of the critical acidification model to estimate critical localized corrosion potentials of duplex stainless steels – Publication
Can we use Galvele’s critical acidification model to estimate the localized corrosion resistance of engineering stainless steels?
Short answer: yes; long answer: it is complicated.
Find out more in our recent CORROSION Journal article.