Corrosion Coupons faq

1.       What are corrosion coupons?

2.       Where should corrosion coupons be installed?

3.       How are corrosion coupons analyzed?

4.       How is the corrosion rate calculated using corrosion coupons?

5.       What is ASTM G1?

6.       What is NACE SP0775?

7.       What material are corrosion coupons made from?

8.       What is the best size/type of corrosion coupon?

9.       Should I dry corrosion coupons after exposure?

10.   Where can I send my corrosion coupons for analysis?

11.   How long does it take to analyze corrosion coupons?

12.   How long should corrosion coupons be exposed to the test environment?

13.   How do I calculate the surface area of a corrosion coupon?

14.   What is the “k factor”?

15.   What is a “coupon factor”?

16. What is the ideal corrosion rate?