Electrochemical Corrosion Testing
Prevent material degradation and avoid costly failures with advanced electrochemical corrosion testing. Get fast, accurate performance data from our experienced experts using proven laboratory methods. Optimize material selection and enhance durability across diverse environments - from medical implants to industrial and infrastructure applications - with reliable results that are right the first time.
What is Electrochemical Corrosion Testing at Element?
Electrochemical corrosion testing assesses metal's susceptibility to corrosion using methods such as electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. At Element, we combine industry experience with comprehensive laboratory testing to evaluate both finished products and raw materials to provide critical performance data that prevents material degradation and supports optimal materials selection.
What Can Element Offer You For Electrochemical Corrosion Testing?
Components and materials we test
Components and materials we test
At Element we evaluate metals and alloys across medical, industrial, and infrastructure applications. Our testing capabilities span chemical, petrochemical, utilities, and electronics sectors, delivering comprehensive analysis for both raw materials and finished products. Our expertise helps identify and mitigate corrosion risks before they can impact your operations, specific to your industry's unique challenges.
Key tests offered
Key tests offered
We provide advanced electrochemical testing through multiple proven methods including impedance spectroscopy, cyclic potentiodynamic polarization, and specialized corrosion analysis. Our comprehensive approach encompasses pitting resistance, crevice corrosion measurement, and high-temperature testing to deliver accurate, reliable results that are right the first time, protecting your operations from unexpected failures.
Methods and solutions offered
Methods and solutions offered
Our testing combines environmental simulation, real-time monitoring, and detailed analysis of corrosion mechanisms. We support every stage of testing with customized solutions according to your specific needs and provide product support throughout the entire process. We offer complementary services like corrosion under insulation testing, delivering solutions that adapt to your specific requirements while maintaining rigorous standards.
Our Electrochemical Corrosion test methods:
- Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) ISO 16773
- Cyclic potentiodynamic polarization testing for medical devices ASTM F2129
- Calculations of corrosion rates ASTM G102
- Polarization resistance ASTM G5, G59, G61
- Galvanic current measurement and monitoring ASTM G71 (G82)
- Pitting and crevice corrosion resistance measurement ASTM G5, G150
- Electrochemical reactivation (sensitization of stainless steels) ASTM G108
- Corrosion potential measurements ASTM G69
- Linear Polarization Resistance (LPR)
- High-temperature electrochemical testing
Our electrochemical corrosion labs use cyclic potentiodynamic polarization methods to simulate the biological environment, helping to detect and address issues in the lab before they become failures in the body.
Medical device testing expertise
Medical device testing expertise
Our specialized testing for implantable devices simulates biological environments to detect potential issues before they impact patient safety. We support your compliance with ASTM F2129 requirements while preventing harmful chemical interactions between devices and biological environments.
Standards we test to and components we test
- ISO 16773
- ASTM F2129
- ASTM G102
- ASTM G5, G59, G61
- ASTM G71 (G82)
- ASTM G150
- ASTM G108
- ASTM G69
Industrial materials
- Metals and alloys
- Pipeline components
- Construction materials
- Protective coatings
Medical materials
- Implantable devices
- Medical-grade metals
Electronics
- Component materials
- Protective coatings
Your Challenges, Our Solutions
Preventing costly corrosion issues
Ensuring asset longevity
Selecting optimal materials
Ensuring safe patient outcomes
Why Choose Element
Rapid and Accurate Results
Comprehensive Analysis
Industry Applications
Enhanced Durability
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