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The automotive industry often uses the ISO 11846 Method B standard to determine whether 6xxx-series aluminium alloys have intergranular corrosion (IGC).

Material science
Understanding the influence of parameters on intergranular corrosion test results
By Jan Tore Buvik Gundersen, Hydro May 28, 2024
The deck and superstructure of Hangar Bridge in Trondheim, Norway, will be constructed in aluminium. (Illustration courtesy of Statens Vegvesen)

Material properties
Why we are going to see more aluminium in bridges
By Thomas B. Svendsen, Hydro Oct 04, 2023
Manufacturing
Why aluminium hulls for pleasure boats speak to performance as well as preference
By Thomas B. Svendsen, Hydro May 10, 2023
Material science
Copper's effects on the intergranular corrosion of aluminium alloy 6005
By Shilpa Kumari, Hydro Aug 03, 2022
Material properties
Why corrosion resistance matters for the adhesive bonding of aluminium
By Edward Cole, Hydro Dec 03, 2021
Material properties
How to prevent aluminium corrosion
By Jan-Olov Nilsson, Hydro Nov 07, 2021
Material science
How composition and alloying elements affect corrosion resistance in aluminium
By Jan-Olov Nilsson, Hydro Oct 08, 2021
Material properties
How aluminium is competing with steel on long suspension bridge girders
By Thomas B. Svendsen, Hydro Jan 15, 2021
Manufacturing
Lighter agricultural equipment solves soil compaction
By Imme Ahrens, Hydro Jan 05, 2021
Sustainable design
Why aluminium makes sense for complex cabins
By Uwe Rastel, Editorial contributor Nov 30, 2020
Material properties
Why you should use aluminium in icy waters
By Stanislaw Zajac, Hydro Nov 26, 2020
Manufacturing
What you need to know about hard anodizing
By Jan-Olov Nilsson, Hydro Nov 25, 2020
Material properties
A more durable HVAC unit
By Kevin Reilly, Hydro Nov 19, 2020
Material properties
Tips to avoid corrosion in marine environments
By Arjan Bouvy, Editorial contributor Nov 19, 2020
Material properties
How aluminium can help solve cement's sustainability challenge
By Linda Therese Wiik, Hydro Nov 19, 2020
Material science
Preventing crevice corrosion of aluminium
By Jan-Olov Nilsson, Hydro Oct 20, 2020
Manufacturing
Why aluminium is the right material for external car parts
By Tomas Johansson, Hydro Oct 13, 2020
Manufacturing
Zinc arc spray keeps your aluminium tubes working longer
By Jan Halvor Nordlien, Hydro Sep 26, 2020
Material properties
How aluminium provides effective fire protection offshore
By Arjan Bouvy, Editorial contributor Sep 18, 2020
Material science
How to prevent pitting corrosion in your aluminium designs
By Jan-Olov Nilsson, Hydro Sep 12, 2020
Material science
Coping with corrosion
By Jan-Olov Nilsson, Hydro Aug 27, 2020
Material science
Avoiding galvanic corrosion
By Arjan Bouvy, Editorial contributor Aug 20, 2020
Material properties
What to consider when joining dissimilar metals
By Wojciech Osikowicz, Hydro Jul 23, 2020
Expert thoughts
Strength and corrosion resistance with aluminium alloy 5052
By Mark Winker, Hydro Jul 17, 2020
Material properties
Aluminium tubes for MED desalination plants
By Mark Winker, Hydro Jul 16, 2020
Material properties
Why it is important to lightweight superstructures
By Chris Moyle, Hydro Mar 05, 2020
Material science
Why aluminium tubes instead of copper for air conditioning?
By Xiao-Jun Jiang, Hydro Feb 10, 2020
Material properties
Aluminium and the green urban ferry
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Nov 28, 2019
Material properties
Clever use of aluminium keeps seat dry in wet weather
By Charlotte Coates, Editorial contributor Sep 12, 2019