Hexavalent chromium compounds are a key ingredient in coatings used to rust-proof steel. They also happen to be carcinogenic. Researchers, therefore, have been looking for non-toxic alternatives that ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- University at Buffalo researchers are making significant progress on rust-proofing steel using a graphene-based composite that could serve as a nontoxic alternative to coatings that ...

After the purchase of any new car, an opportunity to rust proof arises. Should you do it, or is it just a waste of money? First, it’s important to know what rust is. Rust is an example of corrosion.

Racers are an ingenious lot. After all, the sport is expensive, time consuming and inseparable from an element of risk. That's enough to weed out all but the most committed individuals. And even then ...

New-car buyers have invariably heard sales pitches for extended warranties and protection packages that have become the bread-and-butter of many dealerships. The most commonly recommended add-on is ...

Humans have been working with metal for thousands of years, but anyone who has struggled with a rusted bolt knows it doesn't always feel that way. Around the home and garden, whether you're working on ...