BS EN ISO 17081:2014

Comprehensive Corrosion Testing Standard for Metals and Alloys

BS EN ISO 17081:2014 is the essential standard for corrosion testing of metal and alloy products. Developed in accordance with ISO 17081:2014, this British Standard provides detailed guidelines and requirements for a wide range of corrosion testing methods. Manufacturers, engineers, and quality professionals rely on this comprehensive standard to ensure reliable, consistent, and reproducible results when evaluating the corrosion resistance of their materials.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Broad Scope: Covers a diverse array of corrosion testing techniques, including electrochemical, mass loss, and visual assessment methods.
• Consistent Methodology: Ensures standardized, repeatable procedures for accurate and comparable corrosion data across different testing facilities and applications.
• Improved Product Quality: Enables manufacturers to thoroughly evaluate the corrosion performance of metals and alloys, supporting the development of more durable, reliable products.
• Regulatory Compliance: Aligns with the latest ISO 17081:2014 requirements, helping organizations meet industry regulations and standards.
• Enhanced Safety: Provides guidance on safe handling and disposal of corrosive test solutions, protecting personnel and the environment.

Comprehensive Corrosion Testing Protocols

BS EN ISO 17081:2014 covers a wide range of corrosion testing methods, each with its own specific applications and advantages. The standard includes detailed procedures for the following techniques:

Electrochemical Corrosion Testing

• Potentiodynamic polarization testing
• Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS)
• Cyclic potentiodynamic polarization
• Galvanic corrosion testing

Mass Loss Corrosion Testing

• Immersion testing in corrosive solutions
• Atmospheric corrosion testing
• Stress corrosion cracking evaluation

Visual Corrosion Assessment

• Photographic documentation of corrosion patterns
• Microscopic examination of corrosion morphology
• Quantitative analysis of corrosion rates and penetration depths

Ensure Reliable, Consistent Corrosion Data

By adhering to the guidelines and requirements outlined in BS EN ISO 17081:2014, organizations can generate high-quality, reproducible corrosion data to support product development, quality control, and regulatory compliance. This standard is an essential resource for manufacturers, engineers, and testing laboratories working with metal and alloy materials across a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, construction, and energy.