Metals may seem tough, but given enough time even plain old air can be their undoing. Oxygen reacts with it to form metal oxides like rust, but now it turns out a metal oxide may come to the rescue.

LAS VEGAS — Advancements in aluminum passivation chemistry by the U.S. Navy have resulted in the development of a hex-chrome free conversion coating that is designed to add significant corrosion ...

For companies, incorporating aluminum wherever possible offers several advantages: Weight reduction - Aluminum is about ...

Aluminium is derived from the mineral bauxite. Bauxite is converted to aluminium oxide (alumina) via the Bayer Process. The alumina is then converted to aluminium metal using electrolytic cells and ...

Aluminum has a density of 2.7 g/cm³, approximately one-third that of steel. Its low density makes it ideal for aerospace and automotive applications, where reducing weight improves fuel efficiency and ...

When the cooling system fails due to corrosion—often a silent and progressive issue—a routine maintenance concern instantly ...

LAS VEGAS. Two new heavy-duty aluminum wheels that are 5% to 7% lighter were introduced by Accuride Corp. during the 2016 Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week conference. The company also announced the first ...