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Most Recent Technical Papers

November 9, 2005: "Fabricating Stainless Steels for the Water Industry: Guidelines for Achieving Top Performance," by Carol Powell and David Jordan. (Nickel Institute Reference Book Series No.11026.)

This paper provides information about stainless steel fabrication practices and their implications on corrosion behaviour when stainless steels are exposed to waters and waste waters.

The paper is intended for fabricators, designers, specifiers and end users.

Originally written to assist engineers involved in the United Kingdom's water industry, its content is also relevant internationally.

Additional information about grade selection guidelines, alloy properites, design and the health and safety aspects of stainless steels are also included.

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June 23, 2004

"Avoid Nickel Plating Losses - Protect the Environment and Improve Profitability," by Bryan Fisher, consultant to the Nickel Institute. Nickel Institute Technical Series No. 10 089.
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December 1, 2003
"Beer Barrels: From Roman Times to the Present Day," by Eric R. Partington.
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There are 375 technical papers available here free of charge; 91 are in character-based PDF format and are therefore searchable by keyword; another 94 in "bit map" PDF format; and the balance are available only as printed editions which you can order by mail. Prior to viewing a piece of literature, we ask that you provide us with your contact information (for more about providing information to us >>).

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