Visual inspection, with or without optical aids, is the original method of NDI. Many defects are surface-breaking and can be detected by careful direct visual inspection. Optical aids include low-power magnifiers, microscopes, telescopes and also specialised devices such as boroscopes, endoscopes and other…
Types of Corrosion There are several types of corrosion and the science and understanding of these processes are constantly evolving. Here is a brief overview of some common types of corrosion: Galvanic corrosion is the most common and impactful form of corrosion. It occurs…
Corrosion Science Corrosion is a natural phenomenon, a chemical process rooted in science. Metals have a tendency after production and shaping to revert back to their lower energy, more natural state of ore (e.g. iron ore). The tendency is known as the Law of…