Many new materials have been developed, but steel remains the principal construction material for automobiles, appliances, and industrial machinery. Because of steel's vulnerability to attack by ...

Steel is a strong, versatile and relatively inexpensive material with a great many uses in many different industries. It has, however, one major disadvantage. It is prone to corrosion, even in ...

As South Africa’s infrastructure faces harsh weather, coastal exposure and ageing assets, these advanced coatings are increasingly essential to extend structural lifespan, reduce maintenance costs, ...

One of the most commonly used forms of steel is wire. It is found in everything from springs, conveyor belts, and bicycles to shopping carts, lobster traps, and chain-link fences. But all those ...

Yet, beneath the surface, a relentless enemy threatens this foundation, namely corrosion. Often invisible until the damage becomes severe, corrosion is a silent destroyer of steel, compromising safety ...