843
Accession Number
23028
Author
Ansuini, Frank
Title Of Journal Book
Development of a Semiquantitative Corrosion Monitor
Collation
64 p. : ill.
Reference Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references
Report Number
AFWAL-TR-88-4245
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Unpublished
Literature Level
Monographic
Abstract
This report describes a prototype dual mode corrosion monitor which is capable of measuring both instantaneous corrosion rate and cumulative corrosion loss in atmospheric environments not boldly exposed to weather. The monitor system consists of two components: a small flat sensor to be located in the area to be monitored and a battery powered electronics unit to query the sensor. The sensor element is made of steel which is far more sensitive to atmospheric corrosion than most commonly used metals; thus the sensor will react before significant damage has been done to other materials. The sensor itself is actually two discrete sensors on the same substrate and photo-etched from the same foil. Corrosion rate is measured using two-electrode Linear Polarization Resistance (LPR) technique. Cumulative corrosion loss is measured by the Electrical Resistance (ER) method. The electronics unit has been designed for operation by personnel with minimal corrosion knowledge. Its primary purpose is to alert an operator of the existence of corrosive conditions so the remedial action can be taken before extensive corrosion damage has occured.
Keywords
corrosion testing;corrosion;development;atmospheric corrosion; semiquantitative corrosion monitor
pub_id
843
Issue Date
19890206