ASTM Corrosion Testing: Application and Use of Salt Fog, Humidity, Cyclic and Gas Tests

Course description
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: 240 South Forge Street, Akron, Ohio 44325
Classroom 217 (Located inside the National Polymer Innovation Center)
Cost: Contact/register at www.astm.org
TO REGISTER YOU MUST GO TO ASTM's WEBSITE: http://www.astm.org/TRAIN/filtrexx40.cgi?-P+ID+2+traindetail.frm
CEU's: 1.6
Instructor: Raymund Singleton

Course Overview

This two-day "hands-on" class will provide practical working knowledge of various ASTM corrosion tests. The test equipment used for this standard practice is actually present in the classroom, where you will learn how to operate the equipment and conduct the tests. This course is designed for corrosion technicians, product test personnel, laboratory supervisors and anyone who desires ASTM corrosion tests knowledge.

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  1. Purpose, application and history of the test
  2. Corrosion and test terminology
  3. Chemical and physical background; and supporting knowledge
  4. Ingredients and solutions used for the test (water, salt, salt solution, air supply, gases)
  5. Utilization of ingredients
    • Methods and procedures
    • Safety measures
    • Humidification
    • Temperature
    • Fog
    • Test pieces/coupons/samples
    • Condensate
  6. Equipment
    • Proper operation
    • On-going operator requirements and responsibilities
    • Safety
    • Comparison samples
    • Standardized corrosion coupon
    • Calibration
  7. Analysis and records
    • Proper collection of data
    • Evaluation and interpretation of results
    • Preparation of reports
  8. Maintenance
    • Materials and supplies
    • Equipment
    • Coupons/test pieces/samples
    • Records
    • Preventative maintenance
  9. Value of Testing
    • Cost of savings
    • Supplies control
    • Process or product quality control
    • Product development

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QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions or need more information about this course, please contact:

Penelope Pinkston
330-972-8303
penelo1@uakron.edu

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Course fee includes classroom instruction, instructional materials, parking permits, continental breakfast, lunch, beverages and refreshment breaks. Travel and hotel accommodations are not included.

ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED AND ON A FIRST-COME BASIS. EARLY REGISTRATION IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!

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