« The Sustainability Assessment System Explained » EcoVadis SAS is a Paris-based company, established in 2007, that operates globally to assess sustainability practices within companies. The outcome is the EcoVadis Sustainability Rating. This rating allows participating companies to precisely determine …

Since the mid-19th century, carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have steadily increased. With industrialization and rising carbon dioxide emissions, concentrations have surged from an average of 280 ppm (parts per million, a unit measuring the concentration of gases in …

« How to Manage Paint Systems Effectively » The paints used in surface technology change their physical state during processing. The raw materials are in liquid form or are at least flowable so that they can completely cover the surface. …

Electroplating is a process in which electric current causes metals to deposit uniformly on the surface of workpieces. The metallic layer primarily serves to protect against corrosion, resist mechanical wear, or improve electrical conductivity. Additionally, electroplating may aim to achieve …

Chromates, which are chemical salts derived from chromic acid, play a role in two distinct surface treatment processes: Chromating, where chromic acid or its salts create a chromate layer on a material’s surface. Chromium plating, where dissolved chromates (electrolytes containing …

Paints and solvents often have a distinctive odor, similar to that of common adhesives. This slightly sweet smell is due to the solvent ethyl acetate. In  lesser amounts, such as those used at home, there is not much of a …

« Steel and Non-Ferrous Metals: What Paint Stripping Options are Available? » High-gloss coatings are a pleasure to behold. However, their primary purpose is to protect painted items from corrosion and mechanical damage. When the paint is worn off, it …

« What problems arise from insufficient oil-water separation? » Puddles shimmering with gasoline like a rainbow—what might seem intriguing can quickly become expensive. When oil and water are not properly separated, the mixture can enter the sewage system, and thereby …

Steel is found in nearly every aspect of daily life—houses, bridges, tools, and machines. While  it is not a lightweight metal, steel is relatively easy to shape and provides tremendous structural strength. Pure steel, however, cannot be used directly as …

« Passive and Active Corrosion Protection – We explain the differences » Passiver und aktiver Korrosionsschutz umfasst alle technischen Maßnahmen, die dazu dienen, Werkstoffe vor der Zerstörung durch Umgebungseinflüsse zu schützen. Der Sauerstoff und die Feuchtigkeit in der Atmosphäre setzen …