Abstract: A pH-sensitive release system comprising a capsule capable of releasing an agent in both low pH environments and high pH environments. The capsule encapsulates an SrCrO4 agent and comprises at least two weak polyelectrolytes (e.g., PEI and PAA). The capsule responds to both low and high pH changes in the local environment by releasing the agent. The agent may include a corrosion inhibitor and may help prevent or ameliorate the effects of corrosion.

Abstract: A pH-sensitive release system comprising a capsule capable of releasing an agent in both low pH environments and high pH environments. The capsule encapsulates an agent and comprises at least two weak polyelectrolytes (e.g., PEI and PAA). The capsule responds to both low and high pH changes in the local environment by releasing the agent. The agent may include a corrosion inhibitor and may help prevent or ameliorate the effects of corrosion.

Abstract: A chromium-free welding consumable and a method of welding stainless steel to reduce the presence of chromium emissions. The consumable is made from an alloy that reduces the emission of chromium during a welding process, and include predominantly nickel, with between approximately five and twenty five percent by weight copper, up to approximately five percent by weight of palladium, up to approximately ten percent by weight of molybdenum and up to five percent non-copper alloying ingredients. Welding consumables made from the alloy are particularly well-suited for welding austenitic stainless steels, such as type 304 stainless steel. The method involves using chromium-free weld filler material with a stainless steel base material.