Ultra-lightweight alloys with high strength, ductility and corrosion resistance are desirable for applications in the automotive, aerospace, defence, biomedical, sporting and electronic goods sectors.

Almost all alloys corrode or rust to an extent. Corrosion is a type of oxidation, and rusting is a component of corrosion. Rusting occurs when the alloy is in contact with air and humidity, resulting ...

Which type of steel should you use? Alloy or carbon? This analysis explores both, highlighting their unique properties and ...

This story appears in the Nov. 2 print edition of Transport Topics. A tiny rock, de-icing material or salt and sand can start the process of turning a perfectly good wheel into a rust-covered ...

ATLANTA — Arconic Wheel & Transportation Products has redesigned its Alcoa Ultra One heavy-duty truck wheel to make it lighter and reduce the hub-to-wheel contact, changes that should help increase ...

Alloying, the art of blending metals with other elements, has long been a cornerstone of materials science and metallurgy, creating materials with tailored properties. In contrast, dealloying has been ...

A number of spray-on, hose-off wheel cleaners are sold with claims that they make it easy to maintain your rims. Some claims ...