Archive for May, 2010

Balaklava, Crimea

I made my first visit to the Crimean town of Balaklava (after which the clothing is named) in October 2005. I could see the former secret Soviet submarine base on the other side of the bay, though it was closed at the time.
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Sisters Of Mercy: This Corrosion DEMO (mega rare!)

Judging by some comments on here some people think this is fake but I can assure you it’s 100% genuine. For proof visit www.myheartland.co.uk and search for “This Corrosion demo”. Click on my username to hear the second TC demo.
You cannot begin to imagine just how rare this is! Sorry there’s no fancy video to [...]

Cathodic protection and Galvanization which is better.?

Why is Cathodic protection a preferable way of protecting pipelines and tanks from corrosion than galvanization?
It actually depends on the system material and the media. The galvanizing process uses zinc as a primary element. Most annodes are… zinc. Any system that is cathodically protected by a zinc annode would most likely attack the galvanized finish [...]

How Do I Make My (satellite dish) Wok Non Stick?

Ok – This is a wok with a difference. I have my old solid satellite dish that I converted to a enormous wok. The base plate holes have been welded and arm has been removed. It sits on a 6 ft steel arm that hooks onto my garden wall. I then swing [...]

Why does the painting a metal surface prevent corrosion?

if iron comes into contact with moisture and air, it starts to rust.The surface of iron is painted because it prevents iron from coming into contact with air and moisture.

How do i remove corrosion from cell phone battery terminals?

I have a KRZR fire from verizon. It has had many many problems. It wont work and I took it to the verizon store and they told me it was water damage. So i am wondering how i can remove the corrosion from the battery terminal. Thanx in advance.
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Please help!! How many grams of zinc can be deposited?

Zinc plating (galvanizing) is an important means of corrosion protection. Although the process is done customarily by dipping the object into molten zinc, the metal can also be electroplated from aqueous solutions. How many grams of zinc can be deposited on a steel tank from a ZnSO4 solution when a 0.800 A current flows for [...]

hydrophobic concrete

Concrete is an unrivaled construction material that constantly evolves to meet new demands for value and sustainability. At Hycrete, we are proud to be part of this evolution. We provide concrete producers, builders, designers, and owners with modern concrete construction solutions that deliver cost savings, schedule acceleration, and sustainable construction solutions. We focus on mission-critical [...]

1956 Cadillac-Custom Desk-Rust Repair NIGHTMARE Part 1

Pete gets done with the body work on the Cadillac Custom Desk, and discovers a real nightmare,,,RUST REPAIR ON THE LOWER QUARTERS of the fenders. He tries to keep his cool, but does he? http://www.southwestrodandcustom.com or 972-420-1293
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Molasses rust removal

You can remove rust from metal by soaking it in a mixture of feed grade molasses and water. Ive removed rust from washers, bolts, brake rotors, auto body parts, and more. Be sure to paint or treat the surface after rinsing to avoid flash rusting.
It is important that you use a sulfured molasses, which most [...]