Coal Stockpile Spontaneous Combustion Unwanted fires are common occurrences when storing coal for extended periods. This may be problematic when stockpiling waste/spoil materials that contain large quantities of coal. How Does Spontaneous Combustion Occur? Coal naturally becomes brittle over time due to the process of oxidation. As it oxidizes, exothermic (heat-releasing) reactions begin to occur…
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What Is Corrosion? Corrosion is a natural process that involves the deterioration of metal components. According to NACE International, corrosion is “the destruction of a substance (usually a metal) or its properties because of a reaction with its environment.” This ultimately causes potentially severe damage to your building or application and can become very costly to repair. How Corrosion…