Practical Guide to Corrosion Testing
Inside Corrosion Testing: How It Works, Why It Matters, and What the Results Mean
This practical corrosion testing guide helps engineers, manufacturers, and product teams better understand how materials behave in corrosive environments.
It covers key corrosion testing methods such as salt spray testing, cyclic corrosion testing, and humidity exposure, and explains how to interpret results to support product development, qualification, and performance evaluation.
Why should you download this guide?
When your products are expected to perform in harsh or moisture-prone environments, corrosion testing becomes an important part of the decision-making process. This guide explains the fundamentals of corrosion, the role of accelerated corrosion testing, and the differences between commonly used methods such as salt spray, cyclic corrosion, humidity exposure, and combined corrosion testing. It will help you better understand common test methods, what results can show, and how to prepare a more relevant test plan for your products.
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What’s inside?
In this guide, you will learn:
- How corrosion develops and why it matters
- Differences between major laboratory test methods
- When to use ASTM B117, ASTM G85, ASTM D5894, SAE J2334, and ISO 9227
- How to interpret corrosion test results and ratings
- Key factors for building a relevant corrosion test plan
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What is corrosion testing?
Corrosion testing is used to evaluate how materials and coatings perform when exposed to environments such as humidity, salt, or temperature variations. These tests help predict long-term durability and identify potential failure risks before products reach the market.
Michel Comtois
Founder and President
Michel Comtois founded Micom Laboratories in 1999 and has spent more than 25 years helping manufacturers assess the durability, performance, and reliability of materials and products through laboratory testing. His approach is grounded in practical application, technical rigour, and real-world decision-making.
Contact Michel Comtois
mccomtois@micomlab.com
Anne-Marie Comtois, Eng.
Director of Operations
Anne-Marie Comtois is Director of Operations at Micom Laboratories and is involved in everything from understanding customer requirements to overseeing testing activities and validating technical reports. Her background includes climate chamber, furniture, and aerospace testing, and she contributes to the lab’s ongoing focus on quality and continuous improvement.
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amc@micomlab.com
If you have questions about corrosion testing or various salt spray and cyclic corrosion testing methods such as ASTM B117, ASTM G85, ASTM D5894, ISO 9227, and SAE J2334, contact us today. Our team can help you define a testing approach aligned with your product and application.