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In terms of Corrosion, what’s the difference between a ‘Passivator’ and an ‘Inhibitor’?

Posted on April 27, 2020 by

Metals are said to be ‘passive’ when they show good corrosion resistance against a specific medium. That is to say that metal A might be passive in liquid 1 but not in liquid 2, whereas metal B might be passive … Continue reading →

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What are the risks involved with using cleaning agents in water-filled cooling and heating systems?

Posted on January 30, 2013 by

Water-filled cooling systems are always subject to some degree of corrosion, and left un-checked, holes can appear in the system allowing the coolant to leak out. Consequently, it is always advisable to use a carefully selected corrosion inhibitor in the … Continue reading →

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