The Corrosion and Coating Laboratory is one of the specialized units of this research center, operating with the aim of evaluating, analyzing, and controlling corrosion phenomena in metallic materials and protective coatings. This laboratory utilizes advanced equipment, international standard methods, and specialized personnel to provide testing and analysis services in various industrial fields.
The scope of the laboratory's activities includes performing electrochemical tests, evaluating material corrosion behavior in different environments, examining the performance of organic and inorganic coatings, accelerated corrosion tests, and analyzing the causes of corrosion in industrial components. All tests are conducted according to internationally recognized standards such as ASTM, ISO, and NACE.
With a focus on the needs of the oil, gas, petrochemical, power, steel, marine, and construction industries, the Corrosion Laboratory plays an effective role in increasing equipment lifespan, reducing maintenance costs, and improving system safety. The laboratory is also prepared to collaborate on research projects, technology development, and provide specialized technical consulting services.
Main services offered in the Corrosion and Coating Laboratory:
- Hydrogen-induced cracking test NACE TM0284-(HIC) and sample inspection with C-Scan device
- Stress corrosion cracking test in sulfide environments NACE TM0177-(SSCC)
- Intergranular corrosion sensitivity test in austenitic stainless steels ASTM A262
- Intergranular corrosion sensitivity test in nickel alloys ASTM G28
- SCC test in aluminum alloys series ASTM G 47- 2xxx, 7xxx
- SCC test of alloys in boiling magnesium chloride environment - ASTM G36
- Crevice and pitting corrosion resistance test in steels using ferric chloride solution - ASTM G48
- Electrochemical tests - ASTM G1/G3/G5
- Zinc removal test in brass alloys - ISO 6509
- Mercury nitrate test in copper alloys - ASTM B154
- Porosity evaluation in nickel-phosphorus coatings - ASTM B733
- Detection of harmful intermetallic phases in duplex austenitic-ferritic steels - ASTM A923
- Anode performance measurement NACE TM0108-MMO (Mixed Metal Oxides)
- Efficiency test of Zn anodes and DNV-RP-B401 AL
- Measurement of sacrificial magnesium anode capacity and efficiency ASTM G97
- Evaluation of industrial fluid corrosivity using immersion and spot methods
- Assessment of corrosion inhibitors
- pH and soil resistivity test
- Detection and enumeration of sulfate-reducing bacteria in soil and water
- Elastomer immersion test (Fluid immersion)
- Engine coolant corrosion test (antifreeze)
- Corrosion test of fibrous-mineral insulations (rock wool)
- Detection of copper blade corrosion in petroleum products
- Coating separation test using Cathodic Disbonding method
- UV weathering test and color measurement after exposure
- Surface gloss test
- Salt spray test
- Coating adhesion test Cross-cut & Pull-off
- Pencil and microhardness tests
- Coating defect detection (Holiday Test)
- Impact test
- Bending resistance test
- Water resistance test
- Resistance to oils and acids
- Thermal shock resistance test
- Humidity and blistering resistance test
- Vapor phase corrosion inhibitor evaluation
- Colorimetry test and gray scale determination
- Iron corrosion test in petroleum products
- Chemical resistance test of industrial protective coatings
- Brake oil corrosivity evaluation
- Weathering test of elastomeric materials (mastics)