Tag Archives: seawater corrosion

Galvanic corrosion between Inconel fasteners and Monel in seawater

Posted on December 28, 2017 by dean

Q:  I am considering using Inconel 718 fasteners with a Monel K-500 flange in seawater. I’m concered as Inconel is the more anodic of the two and is also has a smaller surface area. Would this cause galvanic corrosion? A:  This is a great question. In this case if you plan … Continue reading →

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Sea Water Corrosion: Monel, AL-6XN & Titanium to the Rescue

Posted on September 21, 2016 by dean

With over 30% of marine equipment failures being the result of marine corrosion, the subsequent costs have added up; now seawater corrosion costs are estimated at 4 % of the GNP. Unfortunately, sea water is not a simple medium because it is chemically and biologically active, which can have an … Continue reading →

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Corrosion Resistant Titanium Fasteners – More Than Meets the Eye!

Posted on July 15, 2015 by dean

Titanium fasteners are well known for their amazing combination of high strength and lightness of weight, but a lesser known characteristic of titanium is its unique corrosion resistance.

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