Laboratory for Corrosion and Protection of Materials
Introduction
Sharif University Campus Laboratory for Corrosion and Protection of Materials was established in 2005, following the formation of the Corrosion Department on Sharif University Campus, the admission of students in the master’s level of this field, and the high demand of the region to investigate the corrosive environments of the constructive and industrial structures in the atmosphere and waters of the Persian Gulf.
Aims of the Laboratory
1. To examine and inspect the corrosive processes in the sea water environment.
2. To provide controlling for protection of the constructive and industrial structures in the sea water environment.
3. To educate and train master students.
4. To inspect and select suitable materials for application, with regard to the corrosive environments of the island.
2. To provide controlling for protection of the constructive and industrial structures in the sea water environment.
3. To educate and train master students.
4. To inspect and select suitable materials for application, with regard to the corrosive environments of the island.
Capabilities and Facilities
The laboratory is not only supported by scientific and experienced faculty and staff members, but is also equipped with modern instruments and equipment in order to provide reliable service tests and conduct applied research projects. The available instruments and equipment include:
- Sample Preparation Equipment
- Optical Microscope
- Micro hardness Tester
- Image Analysis System for Metallography
- Salt Spray Tester
- Thickness Measurement Instrument
- Polarization, EIS and Voltammetry Systems
- Paint and other Coating Measurement Instruments
- Electrochemical Accelerated Testing Systems
- Biological Corrosion Media
- H2S Corrosion Testing Instrument
- Corrosion of Concrete Structures Testing
- Production and Characterization for Nanostructure Coatings in addition, the laboratory is able to use the laboratory services of the Chemical Analysis Laboratory for Spectrophotometry and FT-IR.
Research Activities Conducted by SUTIC Laboratory for Corrosion and Protection of Materials include:
- The Study of Biological Corrosion of Marine Structures
- Hydrogen Cracking Tests in H2S
- Potent ion Dynamic and Static Polarization Case Studies
- Standard Salt Spray Tests
- Humidity Tests of Several Coatings
- Corrosion Studies in Several Gases
- Immersion Corrosion Tests at Low and High Temperatures
- Stress Corrosion Cracking Studies (SCC, HIC, SSC, etc.)
- Galvanizing Coatings Studies
- Nanostructure Coatings Research Studies
- Corrosion Studies of Metals and Alloys in Marine Environments
