#corrosion

[zegalba]

The corrosion on this faucet looks like a map

[materialsscienceandengineering]

“Cannot be explained” – New ultra stainless steel stuns researchers

A stainless steel breakthrough from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) could help solve one of the biggest problems facing green hydrogen: how to build electrolyzers that are tough enough for seawater, yet cheap enough for large scale clean energy. Led by Professor Mingxin Huang in HKU's Department of Mechanical Engineering, the team developed a special stainless steel for hydrogen production (SS-H2). The material resists corrosion under conditions that normally push stainless steel past its limits, making it a promising candidate for producing hydrogen from seawater and other harsh electrolyzer environments. The discovery, reported in Materials Today in the study "A sequential dual-passivation strategy for designing stainless steel used above water oxidation," builds on Huang's long running "Super Steel" Project. The same research program previously produced anti-COVID-19 stainless steel in 2021, along with ultra strong and ultra tough Super Steel in 2017 and 2020.

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[aylameridiandrawsstuff]

Swordtember 2025

14. Rot

Blade Stricken with the Swordrot

An ancient Iremeian blade infected with the swordrot - a curse that originated with the Sea King Nepatharon, unleashed towards the beginning of the War of the Sea.

The forces of Nepatharon were imbued with a curse in their blood that would cause any sword that pierced their flesh to quickly begin to corrode. This corrosion would spread like a virus between any metals it came in contact with. The swordrot was disastrous for the Iremeians (who would later become the Lirrans, also known as the River Lords) as it not only rendered a vast number of the swords useless but also affected metals used for other means, such as boat fixtures and other industrial purposes.

The swordrot was one of the factors that led to the Iremeian and Ancient Yarerein Elves creating the magical bronze alloy known as Brightbrass which was resistant to the swordrot, thereby rendering one of the most effective tools of their enemy virtually useless.

[eryx003]

Day 28 - Overdue Assigments Tails today, so she corroded... only 3 more to go!

[caustic-affection]

I love when people just listen to me. When they obey, when my words are commands, when I'm in charge. I love that obvious, persistent social dominance. I love leading. I love responsibility and management and taking on the burden of success. I love to feel myself influence others; when my approval or disappointment hold real weight. I just love it all.

[kawasemi-automatic]

[chasingrainbowsforever]

~ Heavily Rusted Gate Valve on a Pipe ~

[possible-streetwear]