SwRI: Corrosion Testing and Research, Materials Performance and Characterization

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) conducts standardized tests, develops methods for new applications and materials, and performs routine and custom corrosion testing in challenging environments.

  • Standardized Testing

    • ASTM

    • NACE/ISO

    • API

  • Specialized Tests

    • Microbial corrosion

    • Custom design

  • Accelerated Atmospheric Corrosion Testing

    • SAE J2334

    • GM 9540P

    • ASTM Salt Fog

  • Electrochemical Measurements

    • Corrosion rate

    • Coating performance

    • Pitting and crevice corrosion

    • Susceptibility

    • Stress corrosion cracking

    • Galvanic corrosion

  • Industries

    • Automotive

    • Energy

    • Chemical processing

    • Oil and gas

    • Military

image of corrosion test results showing chloride concentration molar   image of the evaluation of coatings using a combination of accelerated atmospheric exposures and vibration testing

Corrosion test results showing chloride concentration molar

 

Evaluation of coatings using a combination of accelerated atmospheric exposures and vibration testing

 

For more information about the corrosion testing and research programs and capabilities at SwRI or how you can contract with SwRI, please contact Elizabeth Trillo, Ph.D., at etrillo@swri.org or (210) 522-4210.

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Southwest Research Institute® (SwRI®) is an independent, nonprofit, applied engineering and physical sciences research and development organization with 12 technical divisions using multidisciplinary approaches to problem solving. The Institute occupies more than 1,200 acres and provides nearly two million square feet of laboratories, test facilities, workshops, and offices for more than 3,300 employees who perform contract work for industry and government clients.