Metals and coatings with toxic effects on the body
People are exposed to metals and coatings everyday. Often, to improve the safety or longevity of a consumable product or piece of equipment, materials are used to prevent corrosion. Some of these materials can have harmful effects on the body, ranging from rashes to cancer, and can build up in the body over time. Understanding the effects of these materials on the body will help us provide safer products and work environments.
“Corrosion in Tinplate Cans Used for Food Storage, Part 1: EIS Analysis of BPA-NI Coating”
Due to health concerns related to bisphenol A (BPA) coatings used in food storage, this article explores a coating with BPA not intentionally added as an alternative to prevent corrosion in tinplate cans.
“Metal Release and Corrosion Resistance of Different Stainless Steel Grades in Simulated Food Contact”
To ensure the safety of metals and alloys that come into contact with food, the extent of metal release from austenitic, ferritic, and lean duplex stainless steel in citric acid and artificial tap water was studied.
“Characterization of Gun-Barrel Steel Corrosion as a Function of Time in Concentrated Hydrochloric Acid Solution”
The corrosion behavior of gun barrel steel was investigated for a baseline before studying the use of tantalum as a replacement for carcinogenic hexavalent chromium as a protective material in severe corrosive environments.
“Development of a Chromium-Free Consumable for Austenitic Stainless Steels—Part 1: Monel (Alloy 400) Filler Metal”
The use of Monel-type filler metals as an alternative to those that generate carcinogenic hexavalent chromium are studied during fusion welding of stainless steels and high-Cr alloys.
