A particular type of stainless steel, Grade 302 HQ, is the subject of today’s article. The designation 302 HQ is not standardized, American ASTM standards list the grade as UNS30430, and alternative designations are “XM-7”, …
The rehabilitation of potable water pipes in a bad state is one of the priority problems of public administrations. There are many possible solutions to ensure its durability over time. Let us look at them …
Nitriding is a thermochemical surface hardening treatment consisting of a nitrogen enrichment on the surface of a mechanical steel component. But what is the purpose of this treatment? The creation of a hardened surface layer …
Solar thermal systems are one of the most popular applications of solar energy. They are very useful for the production of domestic hot water, but can also be used to supplement heating and cooling systems. …
How can the anticorrosive properties of a stainless steel product be kept intact? The key is to prepare the surface of the stainless steel with specific technological operations. Let’s find out which ones in today’s …
This non-metallic element is one of the most important alloying elements in all metal-based materials. Carbon is always present in metal alloys. Stainless steel grades. For example, carbon can be found in all grades of …
This is a topic that we already covered a few years ago on our blog. In today’s post we allow to deal now with important points and add some useful information. Let us take a …
Sometimes, for certain projects, it is necessary to combine different metal materials in the same component. The use of different materials can, of course, lead to corrosion of one of these. Galvanic corrosion: a few …
What is the magnetic permeability of materials? It refers to their ability to be attracted by a permanent magnet or to be influenced by a magnetic field. What are ‘magnetic’ steels? Which steels are classified …
In sailing, the choice of materials for boat components is crucial. In order to ensure optimal navigation, parts for both sailing and motor boats must be selected with care. Types of boat components: which material …