ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE CORROSION INDICATORS LITERATURE REPORT

Abstract

Research was reviewed to establish the degree of sensitivity of electrical resistance corrosion indicators and their applicability to the evaluation of corrosion-preventive oils and compounds. Laboratory work conducted under carefully controlled conditions indicated a high degree of sensitivity utilizing thin film indicators. Exposed specimens which exhibited no corrosion when examined visually provided small resistance changes of 1% to 5% by careful electrical measurements during the same period. Although each individual electrical indicator detected corrosion, variation in response or lack of reproducibility indicated an undesirable factor for use in field tests. The adaptation of the corrosometer, originally designed to utilize probe type specimens, to a glass slide having a thin metal film, provided a high degree of sensitivity. Satisfactory results could be obtained only after a thorough check of the electronic system and elimination of variables in the procedure.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 11, 1962
Accession Number
AD0282937

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  • Robert E. Johnson

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  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Chemical Laboratories
  • Coatings
  • Detection
  • Electrical Measurement
  • Electrical Resistance
  • Engineering
  • Films
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Measurement
  • Metal Films
  • Packaging
  • Resistance
  • Thin Films

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  • Electrical Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
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  • Microelectronics
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