Intergranular corrosion (IGC), also termed intergranular attack (IGA), is a form of corrosion where the boundaries of crystallites of the material are more susceptible to corrosion than their insides. (Cf. transgranular corrosion.)

Plating, painting, and the application of enamel are the most common anti-corrosion treatments.

Chemical vapor deposition (CVD) is a chemical process used to produce high-purity, high-performance solid materials. The process is often used in the semiconductor industry to produce thin films.

Plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO), or microarc oxidation (MAO), is an electrochemical surface treatment process for generating oxide coatings on metals. It is similar to anodizing, but it employs higher potentials, so that discharges occur.

Chromate conversion coating is a type of conversion coating applied to passivate aluminium, zinc, cadmium, copper, silver, magnesium, tin and their alloys to slow corrosion.

Microbial corrosion, or bacterial corrosion, is a corrosion caused or promoted by microorganisms, usually chemoautotrophs. It can apply to both metals and non-metallic materials, in both the presence and lack of oxygen.

The Master Bond product line includes both one and two component epoxy resin compounds and one component UV curable compositions.

Conformal coatings are essential materials for enhancing the long term reliability and performance of electronic assemblies, particularly when exposed to harsh conditions such as high humidity, corrosive chemicals and extreme temperatures.

Master Bond Inc. has developed an impressive array of high performance, high temperature resistant epoxy and silicone compositions for service up to temperatures as high as 600°F.

Master Bond Inc. offers a broad line of potting and encapsulation materials designed to protect electronic circuitry and assemblies from potentially damaging conditions such as moisture, various corrosive chemicals, excessive heat, vibration, mechanical impact, thermal shocks and abrasion which might occur while the device is in operation.

Composite materials are being used more and more each year, especially in the aircraft industry. As a result there is an increase in the demand for nondestructive testing equipment designed for the inspection of parts made of composite material. Aircraft manufacturers, maintenance service providers, and airline operators alike are looking for nondestructive equipment that will ensure the quality of their products and safety for their customers.

The Importance of Weld Inspection
The quality of welds is becoming increasingly important as customer expectations rise. Products and components are expected to be of a high quality and not to fail unexpectedly.

Corrosion is the deterioration of a metallic material by chemical (or electrochemical) attack. This is normally caused by the environment (most often water), and sometimes by another material.

Hydrogen-induced cracking (HIC) can occur in susceptible steels exposed to aqueous environments containing hydrogen sulphides.