Corrosion
Corrosion Application
AMETEK Scientific Instruments supports corrosion science across applications including bare metals, coatings, galvanic corrosion, hydrogen embrittlement, and tribocorrosion. These techniques help researchers evaluate corrosion mechanisms, material degradation, and protective performance under real‑world conditions. [ameteksi.com]
Using high‑precision electrochemical tools, researchers can perform potentiodynamic scans, impedance spectroscopy, localized corrosion mapping, and long‑term monitoring—essential for predicting material lifespan and improving corrosion‑resistant designs.
Key Instruments for Corrosion Testing
Potentiostats / Galvanostats
- PARSTAT 4000A – High‑performance electrochemical testing for corrosion kinetics
- PARSTAT 3000A / 3000A‑DX – Sensitive measurements ideal for corrosion mechanisms
- 1287A Potentiostat/Galvanostat – Stable, low‑noise measurements
Multichannel & Localized Corrosion Systems
- PARSTAT MC & MC‑AT – Multichannel corrosion testing for high‑throughput studies
VersaSCAN Systems:
- VSC‑LEIS – Localized Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy
- VSC‑SVET – Scanning Vibrating Electrode Technique
- VSC‑SKP – Scanning Kelvin Probe
- VSC‑SDC – Scanning Droplet Cell
These tools enable mapping of corrosion hotspots, coating failure, and galvanic interactions.