To enhance transparency in service delivery and in accordance with the requirements of the quality management system, Razi Metallurgy Research Center allows customers or their designated representatives to be present during testing, wherever technically and safely feasible.
By making prior arrangements, customers can observe the testing process firsthand and gain assurance regarding the implementation of test methods, the use of equipment, and compliance with relevant requirements.
This service is provided while maintaining the principles of impartiality, confidentiality, and technical independence. The customer's presence does not affect the testing process or the validity of the results in any way.
The Corrosion and Coatings Laboratory is a specialized unit of Razi Metallurgy Research Center dedicated to the evaluation, analysis, and control of corrosion phenomena in metallic materials and protective coatings. Using advanced equipment, internationally recognized standard methods, and specialized personnel, the laboratory provides testing and analytical services across various industrial fields.
The laboratory's scope of activities includes electrochemical testing, evaluation of material corrosion behavior in different environments, assessment of organic and inorganic coating performance, accelerated corrosion testing, and analysis of the causes of corrosion in industrial components. All tests are performed in accordance with recognized international standards, including ASTM, ISO, and NACE.
Focusing on the needs of the oil, gas, petrochemical, power generation, steel, marine, and construction industries, the Corrosion Laboratory plays an effective role in extending equipment service life, reducing maintenance and repair costs, and improving system safety. The laboratory is also prepared to collaborate on research projects, technology development, and specialized technical consultancy services.
Key Services Offered by the Corrosion and Coatings Laboratory:
- Hydrogen-Induced Cracking (HIC) Testing in accordance with NACE TM0284 and C-Scan Examination of Specimens
- Sulfide Stress Corrosion Cracking (SSCC) Testing in accordance with NACE TM0177
- Testing for Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion in Austenitic Stainless Steels in accordance with ASTM A262
- Testing for Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion in Nickel Alloys in accordance with ASTM G28
- Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) Testing of Aluminum Alloys in the 2xxx and 7xxx Series in accordance with ASTM G47
- SCC Testing of Alloys in Boiling Magnesium Chloride Solution in accordance with ASTM G36
- Testing for Resistance to Crevice and Pitting Corrosion in Steels Using Ferric Chloride Solution in accordance with ASTM G48
- Electrochemical Testing in accordance with ASTM G1/G3/G5
- Dezincification Testing of Brass Alloys in accordance with ISO 6509
- Mercury Nitrate Testing of Copper Alloys in accordance with ASTM B154
- Testing for Porosity in Electroless Nickel-Phosphorus Coatings in accordance with ASTM B733
- Testing for the Presence of Detrimental Intermetallic Phases in Austenitic-Ferritic Duplex Stainless Steels in accordance with ASTM A923
- Performance Measurement of Mixed Metal Oxide (MMO) Anodes in accordance with NACE TM0108
- Determination of Zn and Al Anode Efficiency in accordance with DNV-RP-B401
- Measurement of Magnesium Sacrificial Anode Capacity and Determination of Efficiency in accordance with ASTM G97
- Evaluation of the Corrosivity of Industrial Liquids Using Immersion and Spot Tests
- Evaluation of Corrosion Inhibitor Performance
- Determination of Soil pH and Electrical Resistivity
- Detection and Enumeration of Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria in Soil and Water
- Immersion Testing of Elastomeric Materials (Fluid Immersion)
- Corrosion Testing of Engine Coolants (Antifreeze)
- Corrosion Testing of Fibrous Mineral Insulation (Rock Wool)
- Copper Strip Corrosion Testing of Petroleum Products
- Cathodic Disbonding Testing of Coatings
- UV Weathering Testing and Measurement of Specimen Color After Testing
- Surface Gloss Testing
- Salt Spray Testing
- Coating Adhesion Testing: Cross-Cut and Pull-Off
- Pencil Hardness and Scratching Hardness Tests
- Coating Defect Detection (Holiday Testing)
- Impact Testing
- Bend Resistance Testing
- Water Resistance Testing
- Resistance Testing Against Oils and Acids
- Thermal Shock Resistance Testing
- Moisture Resistance and Blistering Testing
- Evaluation of Vapor-Phase Corrosion Inhibitors
- Color Measurement and Gray Scale Determination
- Iron Corrosion Testing in Petroleum Products
- Chemical Resistance Testing of Industrial Protective Coatings
- Corrosivity Evaluation of Brake Fluid
- Weathering Testing of Elastomeric Materials (Mastics)