For example, sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) have been shown to work synergistically with deposits on carbon steel, significantly contributing to both uniform and localized corrosion[3].

A new coating system is seen as a groundbreaking innovation in steel protection that addresses environmental and economic ...

good electrical and thermal conductivity but poor resistance to corrosion Manhole covers, pans and gates, vices High-carbon steel (tool steel) Hard but brittle, less malleable than mild steel ...

He was researching steel alloys to stop corrosion in gun barrels. Brearley made an alloy using iron, carbon, chromium, and nickel. However, it didn't work well for a gun barrel, so he tossed it ...

Iron is the main ingredient in various forms of iron and steel, but the various types of metals contain other elements as well. Sometimes these elements are unwanted; other times they're ...