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Learn how toxic red mud becomes sustainable concrete. Table of Contents What is Red Mud? The industrial process of alumina production generates a significant byproduct from the bauxite process known as red mud. This waste material poses a major environmental challenge due to its hazardous content and the vast quantities produced. However, innovative approaches transform …

One of the most costly challenges in the petrochemical industry today is managing corrosion under insulation(CUI) and corrosion under fireproofing (CUF). The most simplistic description of corrosion on steel is rust.

Steel loses approximately 50% of its load-bearing capacity when it reaches 1,000oF (537oC). Accordingly, all structural steel buildings and industrial plants with human occupants must be protected from fire events to allow rescuers time to evacuate structures.