Test methods

• Electrochemical corrosion testing
• Long term exposure tests at elevated temperature and pressure
• Various test conforming to standards, e.g., salt spray tests, condensation water tests, and tests for Intercrystalline Corrosion (IC)
• Tests for flow induced corrosion, e.g., erosion-corrosion or cavitation-corrosion

Our Services

• Consultancy for materials selection, coatingselection and the application of corrosion prevention measures.
• Corrosion testing
• Quality assurance by application oriented testing
• Ageing studies and evaluation of the risk of corrosionn

Stress corrosion cracking in a brass pipe taken from a heat exchanger

Failure analysis

• Investigation of corrosion related damage and failure
• Independent expert reporting (e.g., for validation of claims)
• Recommendations for corrosion prevention, e.g., for materials selection, protective coatings, design changes etc.

Specialisation

• Measurement of low rates of corrosion
• Investigation of microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC)
• Development of tests to simulate specific service conditions
• Training and development of techniques according to specific customer requirements

Tribo-Korrosionsprüfstand mit elektrochemischer Erfassung korrosionsrelevanter Daten

Delivery

Depending on the type, specification and duration of the required corrosion analysis.

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