Chapter 1
Accelerated Aging vs. Corrosion Testing: Key Differences
Written and reviewed by: Michel Comtois, M. Sc. (Physical Chemistry) and Anne-Marie Comtois, Eng. — August 1, 2026
Accelerated aging uses controlled environmental, mechanical, or wear-related stresses to accelerate degradation and evaluate how materials or products may change over time. Corrosion testing is one specific form of accelerated
