Weathering steel is a type of steel alloy that naturally resists rust and corrosion. It is used for building facades, bridges, guardrails, and outdoor sculptures. It requires low maintenance and has a rustic appearance, but cannot be painted or coated and may not be suitable for high humidity or salty sea air. Weathering steel is […]
“Space erosion” is the gradual erosion of unprotected planets, moons, and asteroids caused by solar wind, cosmic rays, micrometeorites, and larger meteors. Agglutination and solar wind are forms of spatial disturbance that affect the physical and optical properties of planetary surfaces. Helium-3, deposited on the sun-facing surface of the Moon by the solar wind, is […]