S. Zor, H. Özkazanç, and T. Arslan et al.
The inhibition effects of 4-phenyl-3-thiosemicarbazide (PT) on the corrosion of aluminum in 0.1 M hydrochloride acid (HCl) solution at 298 K to 343 K using potentiodynamic polarization have been investigated. The adsorption of the inhibitor on the aluminum surface was found to comply with the Langm ... [Corrosion 66 045006 (2010)] published Thu Apr 01, 2010.

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F. Gui and N. Sridhar
Corrosion and stress corrosion cracking of carbon steel in bio-fuels are a concern with the increase in the usage of ethanol as an alternate fuel. Electrochemical studies in highly resistive electrolytes (e.g., ethanol) traditionally have been conducted with the addition of a supporting electrolyte ... [Corrosion 66 045005 (2010)] published Thu Apr 01, 2010.

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J. K. Saha, P. K. Mitra, and S. Paul et al.
Paint is applied to effectively protect steel structures from corrosion. Coatings act as a barrier to a corrosive solution and transfer the electrical charge from the corrosive solution to the metal underneath the coating. The diffusion path of coatings may vary owing to the composition of the coat ... [Corrosion 66 045004 (2010)] published Thu Apr 01, 2010.

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M. Iannuzzi, C. Mendez, and L. Avila-Gray et al.
The use of corrosion-resistant alloys (CRA) has allowed oil and gas operations in environments where carbon and low-alloy steels would have otherwise corroded too quickly, increasing downtime and maintenance costs. However, CRA may suffer from localized corrosion in the form of pitting, crevice, an ... [Corrosion 66 045003 (2010)] published Thu Apr 01, 2010.

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MetoKote Corporation, a US-based provider of protective coating for machinery and equipment, opens its new regional coating center today, less than a year after announcing its expansion to Germany

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William Wulfsohn, senior vice president of industrial coatings at PPG, is leaving the Pittsburgh-based paint firm to become president and CEO of Carpenter Technology Corp. in Eastern Pennsylvania effective June 11. Carpenter Technology said Wulfsohn, who has been a member of the company's board of directors, would replace interim president and CEO Gregory Pratt. PPG has not named a replacement. Wulfsohn has been a senior vice president since 2005 and was responsible for the company’s automotive, industrial and packaging coatings businesses, PPG’s Asia/Pacific region and information technology. Wulfsohn joined the company in 2003 as vice president of coatings and managing director for PPG Europe. Carpenter is a producer and distributer of specialty alloys, including high temperature stainless steels, powder products, specialty tool and die steels, titanium alloys and super alloys. The company reported third quarter sales, for the period ended March 31, of $336.9 million. "Carpenter has maintained a strong financial and industry position over its 125 year history," Wulfsohn said in a written statement. "I am honored to be a part of this great company, and look forward to our exciting future; one in which we have the opportunity to grow our presence across the world and expand the breadth of our offerings to diverse industries."

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RPM International's Performance Coatings Group has acquired Hummervoll Industribelegg AS, a supplier and installer of industrial flooring systems based in Bergen, Norway, with annual sales of more than $11 million. Hummervoll, founded in 1980 by Per Hummervoll, serves both onshore and offshore markets with its concrete- and epoxy-based flooring systems. Its onshore division primarily focuses on the food, manufacturing and chemical industries. The offshore division provides flooring solutions for oil platforms, barricade decks and emergency escape routes.

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Now called the ACS355 rather than ACS350, ABB has designed in additional features, to maximize the drive's effectiveness for machinery applications

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LINE-X® Protective Coatings, the nation's leading developer and provider of high performance protective coatings, is proud to introduce ASPART-XT U/V Protective Coatings

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BASF's proposed acquisition of Cognis is entering its final stages with a deal ‘agreed in principle,’ according to the newspaper Financial Times Deutschland (FTD). The main conditions of the deal and the price have been agreed, but no announcement is expected before the middle of this month. Permira and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners— Cognis’ co-owners—are looking for roughly €3.5 billion ($4.68 billion) for Cognis, including the company’s €2 billion of debt, FTD reported.

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