Online News--ASTM International Offers Training Course on Corrosion Testing
"Corrosion Testing: Application and Use of Salt Fog, Humidity, Cyclic, and Gas Tests" is a two-day hands-on Technical and Professional Training course presented by ASTM International. First used in 1914, the salt fog test is still the most widely applied corrosion test, however it is often misused and misapplied. This ASTM course will provide a clear understanding of the proper application of ASTM B 117 and will furnish information regarding corrosion testing in general so that attendees can understand the significance of the salt fog test.
Participants will learn how to properly operate salt fog apparatus; the "whys" and "hows" of salt fog testing, and gain valuable hands-on experience. Demonstrations will also be given on mixing solutions, cleaning coupons and samples, evaluation of results and samples, and B 117 corrosion test equipment. The course is intended for corrosion technicians, product test personnel, laboratory supervisors, and users of B 117.