Corrosion Failure Analysis
As experienced, independent specialists, we provide rapid corrosion failure analysis services to help identify, investigate, and solve your corrosion-related issues – also on-site .
Corrosion can strike anywhere—whether at dizzying heights on a cooling tower or in narrow shafts of an industrial plant, from the North Sea to Brazil and Mexico…With extensive experience in the field of corrosion and corrosion protection, I look forward to tackling new challenges and providing expert solutions.
The Corrosion Failure Analysis Process
Procedures and Methods of Corrosion Failure Analysis
On-Site Failure Analysis and Inspection Services
We provide expert on-site corrosion inspection for buildings, infrastructure (tunnels, bridges, noise barriers, road restraint systems), parking structures, industrial plants, water treatment plants, and the food and beverage industry. Rely on us for analysis of fixed assemblies and quality assurance for corrosion protection procedures.
For engineering structures needing corrosion protection assessments after routine DIN 1076 inspections, our experts offer in-depth, RI-ERH-KOR-compliant investigations. As independent corrosion specialists, we conduct all necessary tests and give you clear recommendations. Our work follows important standards like DIN EN ISO 12944, ZTV ING 4-3, and ZTV-W LB 218.
For more possible cases, please read more about our areas of expertise here.
Our On-Site Corrosion Failure Analysis Services at a Glance
- Mobile analysis of pH, electrical conductivity, and dissolved oxygen
- Cross-cut testing (DIN EN ISO 2409, 16276-2)
- Test of adhesion/cohesion (fracture strength) of a coating (DIN EN ISO 16276-1, 4624)
- Film or coating thickness measurements (DIN EN ISO 2808, 2178)
- Precise climate and dew point evaluation
- Evaluation of degradation of coatings (DIN EN ISO 4628)
- Surface salt and contaminant analysis (DIN/TR 55684)
Advanced Metallographic and Analytic Corrosion Failure Analysis
Our in-house metallography laboratory enables us to offer rapid sample preparation and microscopic evaluation. We pinpoint corrosion mechanisms and root causes by examining microstructures or metallic and organic coatings. Together with our partners, we use methods like SEM/EDX for surface analysis and OES or XRF for determination of elemental material composition.
Comprehensive analytics determine the corrosivity of operational fluids, cooling water, soils, and atmosphere. We analyze eluates from corrosion deposits, measure key parameters—pH, electrical conductivity, dissolved oxygen, acid capacity (KS4.3), metals, anions, and cations—working with accredited labs as needed. Results are evaluated using standards like DIN 50929 and DIN EN 12502.
Our Lab and Metallography Services at a Glance
- Metallographic cross-section preparation and microscopic evaluation
- Scanning electron microscopy with EDX and XRF (through partner labs)
- Eluate preparation for residue and deposit analysis
- Measurement of pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, acid capacity (KS4.3), metal ions, and anions/cations
CorroConcept Korrosionsschutz Dresden GmbH
Bärensteiner Str. 23/25, 01277 Dresden
+49(0) 351/ 653 779 02, info@corroconcept.de
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