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Stainless Steel Prices On the Rise
Click image to enlarge Market Volatility After a decline in the summer, stainless and raw material prices are increasing. The volatility comes from both the supply of materials like nickel, nickel pig...
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Discussion on the Material Selection for Santa’s Sleigh
First, let me clarify. I am not proposing this discussion because I have any first-hand knowledge on this subject. I am certain that if Mr. Claus were to commission someone to construct new runners...
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Does AL-6XN Meet Controlled Sulfur Requirements of ASTM A270-S2?
Question: If I purchase AL-6XN alloy (N08367) tubing or fittings to the ASTM A270-S2 specification, will they meet the controlled sulfur requirements? Many end users in pharmaceutical industry require...
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Cracked: The Secrets of Stress Corrosion Cracking
Conditions for Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) The conditions necessary for stress corrosion cracking are: Suitable environment Tensile stress Sensitive metal Suitable Environment: The most common...
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The Right Hands for the Job: Alloys
How to choose a fabricator for alloy projects For any project requiring alloy equipment, the best thing to do is look at the experience and expertise with the alloy. The first requirement for a...
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Skin Deep: The Basics of Surface Finish
This brief article will deal with a small part of a much bigger topic: surface finish. We will be looking at commercially available finish options and how they are measured. The surface finish of...
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Passivation vs. Electropolishing
Is electropolishing actually necessary given that a 1.0 or greater Cr/Fe ratio can be achieved by passivation alone? The short answer? If a 1.0 Cr/Fe ratio is all you are trying to achieve, no it is...
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Poll: Does Stainless Steel Contain Iron?
We are always curious about thoughts regarding stainless steel. Please take 30 seconds to respond to this poll. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate...
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Pipetite Stands the Test of Time
Pipetite is often viewed in terms of its use inside plants, but did you know that it’s also a solution for sealing outside pipes or lines? Recently a Pipetite user asked if the product’s silicone...
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9 Unacceptable Welds for High Purity Applications
Have you ever wondered why welds fail? When welding in a high purity environment, several factors can render a weld unacceptable: heat tint, a lack of purge, extra purge, overlap and/or leaking, and...
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