Bubbles created by pressurized water can directed at surfaces and trigger cavitation, the continued creation and collapse of bubbles. The addition of an ultrasonic transducer helps reinforce this ...

Although magnesium alloys are used extensively, the high corrosion rates are a big drawback. They corrode rapidly in highly chlorinated solutions such as human body fluid. This is a massive problem ...

EPA has amended the list of hazardous wastes by modifying the scope of the EPA Hazardous Waste No. F019. The code applies to wastewater treatment sludges from the chemical conversion coating of ...

Fastener coatings or finishes improve appearance, increase corrosion resistance, and provide lubricity. Electrodeposited coatings: Zinc, cadmium, tin, nickel, and chromium coatings are most common for ...

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 ...