Corrosion Testing
MCS’s well-equipped corrosion test laboratory in Clay Cross, Derbyshire includes a titanium autoclave, electrochemical test equipment, analytical balance, metallurgical and stereo zoom microscopes and temperature programmable ovens and water circulating baths.
In addition to the above, we have quick access to electron microscopy and surface analysis equipment. Other specialist test equipment, such as salt spray cabinets or flow loops can be acquired or built as required. If you have a specific requirement all you need to do is ask, we are always happy to discuss individual projects with you.
The types of corrosion tests we can perform are numerous and include:
- Determination of general and localised corrosion resistance of metals and alloys to specific environments carried out using immersion and electrochemical testing.
- Electrochemical evaluation of paint layers.
- Galvanic corrosion testing of welds.
- Corrosion and scale inhibitor testing/evaluation for heating and cooling systems, oil field applications. These could be simple screening tests to identify the most promising inhibitor from several candidate chemicals or full electrochemical and flow loop evaluations.
- High temperature and pressure testing using autoclave in both sweet and sour conditions.
- Critical pitting temperature measurements.
Tests can be carried out according to published standards, e.g. BS, NACE or to the client’s own specifications.