TMR performs many of the standard immersion and electrochemical corrosion test methods used to evaluate stainless steels and other corrosion resistant alloys. Specific test capabilities include;
Immersion Methods
ASTM G 48, Standard test Method for Pitting and Crevice Corrosion Resistance of Stainless Steel and Related Alloys by Use of Ferric Chloride Solution
ASTM A 923 Standard Test method for Detecting Detrimental Intermetallic Phase in Duplex Austenitic/Ferritic Stainless Steels Testing
Electrochemical Test Methods
- Anodic and Cathodic Polarization measurements
- Polarization Resistance Measurements for determination of the corrosion rate
- Cyclic Polarization Measurements for Evaluation of Susceptibility to Localized Corrosion
- Single-Loop and Double-Loop Electrochemical Reactivation (EPR) Testing for the evaluation of the Susceptibility to intergranular attack
In-situ Measurements
TMR can assist in the design, placement, and evaluation of coupon test racks to assist in material selection and characterization of client's process streams.
Our Expertise
Dr. James D. Fritz oversees TMR's testing services. Dr. Fritz has over 25 years experience in the areas of electrochemistry and corrosion testing and is a NACE certified Material Selection Design Specialist. He has previously supervised a research corrosion laboratory for a major North American stainless steel producer and has extensive experience in corrosion testing of stainless steels and nickel alloys. He has performed testing for various industry sectors including chemical processing, pharmaceutical, food processing, power generation, architectural, and oil and gas.