Corroded reinforcement is the chief cause of concrete deterioration, which prompts subsequent repairs. For repairs to be sound, contractors must ensure adequate adhesion of new patch repair materials ...

Erin Brockovich made the world conversant with a problem that researchers at the Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung now hope to solve once and for all. Brockovich’s story is one of poison, big ...

In humid air, chemistry gnaws at every metal, unless it happens to be gold or another precious metal. But oxygen in the air is only too happy to hook up with the less precious representatives of this ...

Conventional rust removers can be very dangerous to use, handle, and store. For this reason, Cortec spent decades developing environmentally-safe corrosion protection solutions. Utilizing the latest ...

Today’s vehicles are far more rust resistant than the vehicles of 30 years ago, and many manufacturers offer lengthy corrosion warranties. But while it’s not as commonly needed as it once was, rust ...

Large quantities of steel are used in architecture, bridge construction and ship-building. Structures of this type are intended to be long-lasting, and have extensive and durable protection against ...

Rust can silently destroy a vehicle’s value and structure, or it can barely leave a mark even after years on the road. In this video we break down ten vehicles known for rusting quickly, often showing ...

New car dealers almost always offer it when they close a deal: third-party rust warranties, or products that purport to prevent rust. Richmond Hill, Ont., resident Margo Sullivan said she thought the ...

A 1998 EPRI study, released in October of 2001, estimated the cost of corrosion in 1998 to steam generating facilities alone at $5.37 billion. The study, EPRI Report 1004662, also concluded that 22 ...