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Corrosion Science

Uniform Corrosion: Measurement, Corrosion Rate Calculation, and Inhibitors

Complete guide to uniform (general) corrosion. Covers electrochemical mechanism, weight loss measurement, corrosion rate in mpy/mm/year, inhibitor types, and industrial monitoring techniques.

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Tutorials

Tutorial: Understanding and Calculating Corrosion Rate from Weight Loss and Electrochemical Data

Step-by-step tutorial on calculating corrosion rates. Covers weight loss coupon calculation (mpy/mm·year), Faraday’s law from corrosion current density, Stern-Geary B constant, and unit conversions.

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Calculators

Corrosion Rate Calculator — Weight Loss Method (ASTM G1/G31)

Free corrosion rate calculator using the gravimetric weight-loss method per ASTM G1/G31. Outputs mm/year, mpy, µm/year, and g/m²/day from coupon weight loss, exposure time, area and metal density.