What is Chromoly or Chrome Moly? Characteristics and Applications of Chromoly
Chromoly or Chrome Moly is a type of low-alloy steel. The popularity of the name Chromoly or Chrome Moly is due to the presence of two major alloying elements in steel; Chromium and Molybdenum. When...
What Is White Rust? Its Formation, Prevention, and Treatment
Galvanized steel is widely used to protect steel from rust or corrosion. A thin coating of zinc is fused to the steel surface in the galvanization process which prevents the steel from to expose on a...
What is the Unified Numbering System (UNS) for Metals and Alloys?
To overcome the problems of traditional material numbering systems developed during the 1960s for distinguishing each material separately and standardize, a study was conducted. After an 18-month...
Aluminum pipes and tubes are soft and ductile and their color resembles the color of silver. Due to its low density and lightweight along with decent corrosion resistance capability, aluminum pipe...
What is API 5L Pipe? Its Grades, Specification, and Schedule chart
API 5L is a seamless and welded carbon steel pipe material specification. API 5L pipes are widely used to transport oil, water, and gases in the pipeline industry. Depending on the strength,...
What is a Blowdown Valve (BDV)? Its Working, Types, and Applications
Blowdown valves in process plants are special types of piping valves that find a variety of applications. The main purpose of a blowdown valve in a piping or pipeline system is to initiate a blowdown...
