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ICorr Certified Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) Training Course
11–15 May 2026 ICorr Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) course gives engineers, technologists,consultants, and asset integrity professionals the knowledge and practical skills needed toidentify, mitigate, and manage MIC risks. Backed by industry experts,...
Corrosion Mechanisms in Stainless Steel Course
The ICorr Engineering Training Governing Board (ICorr-ETGB), in collaboration with R‑Tech and BSSA, is pleased to invite you to register for our one‑day training course, “Corrosion Mechanisms in Stainless Steel.” Course details: • Date: 22 April 2026• Venue: NMC...
ICorr Strengthens Global Leadership as Official Supporting Partner at MECOC EXPO 2026, Abu Dhabi
The Institute of Corrosion (ICorr) proudly reinforced its international leadership and strategic influence as an Official Supporting's Partner at the 5th Middle East Metallurgy, Corrosion and Coatings Conference and Expo (MECOC EXPO), held from 26-29 January 2026 in...
ICorr is pleased to announce that Prof Arjan Mol (Delft University of Technology, Netherlands) is the recipient of the UR Evans award 2026.
Professor Arjan Mol is a global leader in corrosion science and engineering, recognised for his pioneering corrosion research and measurement technique development and leadership. After his doctorate at Delft University of Technology in 2000 for his seminal work on...
Meet the Corrosion Specialist – Johnny Morton
Profile of our New ICorr STGB Chair What did you aspire to be when you were younger?When I was growing up, I always wanted to run my own business. I actually achieved this pretty early, at 19 I started a mobile wholesale confectionery business inspired by my father,...
Malcolm Morris Honoured with BCF Silver Medal for Outstanding Industry Leadership
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has presented Malcolm Morris with the Silver Medal Award to recognise his long-standing service and technical leadership in the industry. The presentation took place at the 2025 BCF Awards ceremony on 12th November at Carden Park...
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CSD – Science Council Celebration of Science 2025
The Science Council hosted its annual Celebration of Science on 2nd December 2025, bringing together professionals from across the sector to recognise individuals and organisations that drive progress, professionalism, and excellence. This year’s event marked the...
Corrosion Management Journal
Formally Approved as an Official Journal of the European Federation of Corrosion Corrosion Management Journal is delighted to announce that it has been formally recognised as an Official Journal of the European Federation of Corrosion (EFC), marking a significant...
Corrosion Around Us
By Stephen Tate, Immediate Past President There appears to be increased news coverage of late, concerning major pieces of infrastructure affected by costly corrosion damage and weakening structures. On 5th December 2025, Aberdeenshire Council provided an important...
Industry News
ProClad Composite PFP – New to Market!
ProClad Systems has been working recently in partnership with Jotun paints for the last two years to develop a new pre-cast PFP system that is a composite of ProClad UV-cured GRP + Jotachar JF750 XT intumescent epoxy. The company has recently released the system to...
Esso, Mitsui and Woodside to Invest Nearly $200 Million into the Gippsland Basin
Esso Australia Resources Pty Ltd (‘Esso Australia’, a subsidiary of ExxonMobil Australia Pty Ltd) has announced a nearly $200 million dollar investment in the Kipper 1B Project which will bring online much-needed additional gas supplies from the Gippsland Basin....
Advancing Finland’s Hydrogen Economy with Gasgrid
Worley have been awarded a four-year framework agreement for Owner’s Engineering (OE) Services by the Finnish Gas Transmission System Operator, Gasgrid Finland Oy. The project will extend beyond Finland to cover infrastructure ranging across the Baltic Sea area and...
Innovative Products
New Passive Fire Protection Coating
Global coatings manufacturer Hempel has launched Hempafire Pro 400, a new passive fire protection coating that maintains the stability of steel structures in the event of a fire for up to 120 minutes and has been optimised for maximum efficiency in the loadings for a...
DC Series Transducers Provide a Complete Corrosion Monitoring Toolbox
Olympus has announced its new DC series (DC1–DC5) dual element transducers to provide inspectors with a complete corrosion monitoring toolbox for pipeline and tank integrity. Optimised for corrosion and thin materials, the transducers work with the NDT instruments and...
New Indestructible Paint Epoxy Coating and Maintenance System for the Rail Industry
Indestructible Paints Ltd, a UK manufacturer of high-performance protective coating systems for the aerospace and land defence industries, utilising the latest polymer technology have now adopting this technology for use within the passenger and freight rail sectors,...
Ask The Expert
Ask the Expert
The Significance of PREN for the Corrosion Resistance of Stainless Steel by Sarah Bagnall Sarah Bagnall, Director Consultancy Services at R-TECH Materials, CEng. MSc, BSc Sarah is a materials engineer specialising in failure analysis, for the petrochemical, process,...
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Why Do Bronze Medals Tarnish So Quickly? By Roger Francis, RF Materials Meet the Author Dr. Roger Francis Dr Francis has been a corrosion engineer for over 45 years. He has wide experience in the fields of marine corrosion, desalination, sour oil and gas corrosion,...
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Preventing Chloride Stress Corrosion Cracking (CSCC) and Degradation in Austenitic Stainless Steels Dr Shagufta Khan, Ph.D., FICorr How can we prevent chloride stress corrosion cracking (CSCC) in austenitic stainless steels? Chloride stress corrosion cracking (CSCC)...
Fellows Corner
Fellow’s Corner – Douglas Mills
Douglas Mills undertook PhD research on anti-corrosive coatings at Cambridge University and has worked on and off in this field since. After spells at the BNF Metals Technology Centre and the Nuclear Power Company, in recent times he has worked in academia, and apart...
Fellow’s Corner
This series of articles is intended to highlight industry-wide engineering experience, guidance, and focussed advice to practising technologists. It is written by ICorr Fellows who have made significant contributions to the field of corrosion management. This issue...
Fellow’s Corner
This series of articles is intended to highlight industry-wide engineering experience, guidance, and focussed advice to practising technologists. It is written by ICorr Fellows who have made significant contributions to the field of corrosion management. This issue...