Corrosion Educational Unit
(MT117)
- Corrosion Behavior Observation
- Compare rust and passivation of various metals (e.g., aluminum, copper, stainless steel).
- Electrochemical Corrosion
- Investigate corrosion processes at different pH values.
- Study the influence of salt concentration in the electrolyte.
- Observe local element formation and the impact of dissimilar metal contact.
- Oxygen-Induced Corrosion
- Study the effect of oxygen on metal surfaces in aqueous environments.
- Anode Protection (Cathodic Protection)
- Apply external voltage to analyze its role in reducing corrosion.
- Use sacrificial anodes to demonstrate galvanic protection mechanisms
- Electroplating and Protective Coatings
- Apply metal coatings through electroplating and evaluate their effectiveness in corrosion resistance.
- Discuss industrial applications of protective layers in corrosion control.
- Electrolyte vessels
- Capacity: 2000mL
- Material: glass
- Power Supply
- Voltage: 0 to 30V
- Current: 0 to 10A
- Specimens
- 20 Iron specimens
- 20 Copper specimens
- 20 Aluminum specimens
- 20 Stainless steel specimens
- Specimens dimensions: 10cm length, 1.5cm diameter.
- pH meter
- PH range: 0 to 14
- Corrosion Educational Unit (MT117)
- Hard copy of User manual
- Laboratory PC
The Copper Strip Corrosion Test Apparatus is an educational unit designed to help trainees understand the causes, effects, and prevention of corrosion on metallic components. Through practical experiments, this system demonstrates how different materials react under various environmental conditions and how corrosion can be controlled or minimized. It provides hands-on learning about real-world corrosion processes and protection methods, making it a valuable tool in technical and engineering training.
- Designed to investigate corrosion behavior under various conditions on different metallic specimens such as aluminum, copper, iron, and stainless steel.
- Supplied with six transparent electrolyte vessels, allowing real-time observation of corrosion effects.
- Each vessel is equipped with PVC rods to supply air and specimen hooks for secure mounting during experiments.
- Includes a variable power supply enabling connection of external voltage to examine its effect on the corrosion rate.
- Banana cables are provided for easy electrical connection between the power supply and the vessels.
- The vessels are made of a transparent material to allow trainees to observe the corrosion formation over time.
- Flow control valves mounted on each vessel allow independent adjustment of air flow rates.
- A pH meter is included to monitor and compare the pH levels of the electrolyte solution.
- The pH meter also features a temperature measuring function to evaluate the solution›s thermal conditions.
- A control panel with an emergency stop switch ensures safe operation during experiments.