Day: December 1, 2018

Coatings to protect against corrosion are important for a number of reasons. They provide a guard against wear or damage from a variety of substances that are corrosive but necessary in engineering. Image Credit Inhibitive coatings With these a porous substance forms a protective layer over a substrate. These are often used in primers which are over-coated. This type of coating will react with humidity and metal as penetration occurs. Even when used correctly, the effectiveness of an inhibitive coating can reduce over time and may need to be topped…

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The idea of moving home is enough to make many people stress out. But there are things you can do to make the experience less stressful by avoiding these five major mistakes. Image Credit Forgetting to pack a survival kit You’ll need plenty of cups of tea, and maybe something stronger, to help you survive on moving day. Make yourself a box full of essentials such as your toothbrush, toilet roll, tea bags and treats and keep it with you at all times, so you’ve always got something good to…

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