Inspection & Testing

Spheroidization is a change in the microstructure of steels after exposure in the 850°F to… Read More »Softening (Spheroidization) | Materials And Corrosion Control

885°F (475°C) embrittlement is a loss in toughness due to a metallurgical change that can… Read More »885°F (475°C) Embrittlement | Materials And Corrosion Control

Formation of a metallurgical phase known as sigma phase can result in a loss of… Read More »Sigma Phase Embrittlement | Materials And Corrosion Control

Brittle Fracture | Materials And Corrosion Control Damage Mechanism Brittle Fracture Damage Description Sudden rapid… Read More »Brittle Fracture | Materials And Corrosion Control

Short Term Overheating | Materials And Corrosion Control Damage Mechanism Short-term Overheating Damage Description ·        … Read More »Short Term Overheating | Materials And Corrosion Control

This article is about cavitation corrosion which is caused by the formation and collapse of… Read More »What is cavitation corrosion? – prevention – mechanism – Examples

Thermal shock can occur when high and non-uniform thermal stresses develop over a relatively short… Read More »Thermal Shock | Materials And Corrosion Control

Steam Blanketing | Materials And Corrosion Control Damage Mechanism Steam Blanketing Damage Description ·        In… Read More »Steam Blanketing | Materials And Corrosion Control

Hydrogen Embrittlement | Materials And Corrosion Control Damage Mechanism Hydrogen Embrittlement Damage Description A loss… Read More »Hydrogen Embrittlement | Materials And Corrosion Control

Carburization | Materials And Corrosion Control Damage Mechanism Carburization Damage Description Carbon is absorbed into… Read More »Carburization | Materials And Corrosion Control