Corrosion isn’t just a maintenance issue, however; it’s a frontline safety concern.

Effective corrosion management is key to meeting workplace safety standards and preventing costly accidents. Protect your infrastructure and your people by prioritizing corrosion control as part of your safety compliance strategy.

Corrosion silently degrades pipelines, storage tanks, and offshore platforms, leading to costly repairs, operational downtime, and even catastrophic failures. Each day without proactive corrosion control increases the chance of unexpected shutdowns and expensive emergency interventions.

Consider this: Studies show that corrosion-related failures cost the oil and gas industry billions annually worldwide. A single pipeline leak can result in millions in lost product, environmental fines, and reputation damage. Preventative measures like protective coatings, cathodic protection systems, and regular inspections are investments that dramatically reduce these risks.

At Corro-Tech Services Ltd., we specialize in comprehensive corrosion control solutions tailored to your infrastructure’s unique needs. Our integrated services from coating application and pipeline monitoring to advanced engineering assessments help you avoid the steep costs associated with deferred maintenance.

The takeaway is clear: the cost of postponing corrosion prevention far exceeds the expense of timely, professional intervention. Protect your assets, safeguard operations, and ensure compliance by prioritizing corrosion prevention today. How prepared is your operation against the hidden financial threat of corrosion?

Titanium dioxide, also called titania, (TiO₂), a white, opaque, naturally occurring mineral existing in a number of crystalline forms, the most important of which are Rutile and Anatase. Anatase TiO₂ changes to Rulite above 800 °C.

Titanium dioxide pigment is a fine white powder. When used in paints, it provides for maximum whiteness and opacity. … It does this more effectively than any other white pigment. Today, Titanium dioxide pigment is by far the most important material used by the paints manufacturing industry for whiteness and opacity.
These naturally occurring oxide forms can be mined and serve as a source for commercial titanium. Titanium dioxide is odourless and absorbent. Its most important function in powder form is as a widely used pigment for lending whiteness and opacity.

Titanium Oxide

? What is HIC?

Hydrogen-Induced Cracking is a type of internal cracking that occurs in metals, especially carbon steel, due to the absorption and accumulation of atomic hydrogen.

? How It Happens:

1. Hydrogen atoms enter the metal (e.g., during corrosion in sour service environments containing H₂S).

2. Hydrogen atoms diffuse into the steel and accumulate at trap sites like inclusions or laminations.

3. This leads to the formation of internal pressure from molecular hydrogen (H₂), which creates micro-cracks.

4. Cracks typically form parallel to the rolling direction of the steel.

? Key Characteristics:

• Cracks are blister-like or stepwise.

• Occurs below the surface, not on external welds.

• Common in wet H₂S environments (e.g., pipelines, pressure vessels).

• No external stress is needed — it can occur even without applied load.

? Commonly Affected Materials:

• Carbon and low-alloy steels, especially with high sulfur content or non-metallic inclusions.

? Prevention Methods:

• Use HIC-resistant materials (e.g., low-sulfur steels, vacuum-degassed steel).

• Apply inhibitors in corrosive environments.

• Use cladding or coating (e.g., stainless steel overlays).

• Conduct NACE TM0284 testing to assess HIC susceptibility.

? Testing & Detection:

• Ultrasonic Testing (UT).

• Metallography on test samples.

• Hydrogen permeation tests.

• NACE standards guide testing protocols.