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Salt Spray Test & SS
We recently conducted some salt spray tests and are coming back with some data we find confusing. 5 stainless steel fasteners were sent to be tested by a well respected labratory in PA and 2 seperate tests were conducted on 5 samples of each of the 5 parts. We already had the material certs on...- Paskenell
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- Forum: Metal and Metallurgy engineering
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Use of Stainless in Indoor swimming pools
For your information - found on Stainless-steel-world.net 8-20-2001 Corrosion warning A series of accidents has recently been affecting swimming pools all over Europe, with lampposts, air conditioners, ceilings and other suspended objects falling. In one incident in The Netherlands a whole...- Paskenell
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- Forum: Welding, Bonding & Fastener engineering
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Stainless Passivation impaired by plating?
Thank you for allowing me to ask this question. On a commerical 18-8 stainless steel fastener, does the addition of oxide, xylan, or zinc plating have any long term affects on the stainless' ability to self passivate? I am working on the assumption the part received proper passivation after...- Paskenell
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- Forum: Corrosion engineering
