Data Sheet

Accurate monitoring of corrosion rates in any environment is critical

when viewed in terms of the maintenance and repair costs
associated with corrosion and material failure. Test coupons
provide an inexpensive means of on-line monitoring that will
allow you to effectively measure the corrosivity within your
system. By observing the mils-per-year corrosion rate of an
exposed coupon, valuable information can be provided
regarding the materials life expectancy.
Advantage Controls can provide coupons in any
material you need. Coupons are stenciled with alloy
and sequence numbers for proper identifcation.
Mill test reports, identifying element compositions
of materials used, are provided on all orders.
The following coupons are the most commonly
used in corrosion testing.
Coupons
P/N Description Size (W x L x D) Hole Hole Loc.
AMS Mild Steel 1/2 x 3 x 1/16 3/16 1/4 from end
ACO Copper 1/2 x 3 x 1/16 3/16 1/4 from end
AS3 303 Stainless Steel 1/2 x 3 x 1/16 3/16 1/4 from end
AS4 304 Stainless Steel 1/2 x 3 x 1/16 3/16 1/4 from end
AS5 316 Stainless Steel 1/2 x 3 x 1/16 3/16 1/4 from end
ANK Nickel 1/2 x 3 x 1/16 3/16 1/4 from end
ABR Brass 1/2 x 3 x 1/16 3/16 1/4 from end
ABZ Bronze 1/2 x 3 x 1/16 3/16 1/4 from end
ABA Aluminum 1/2 x 3 x 1/16 3/16 1/4 from end
AGS Galvanized Steel 1/2 x 3 x 1/16 3/16 1/4 from end
ASC-5
316 Stainless Steel (Scale)
1/2 x 3 x 1/16 1/4 1/4 from end
Additional mounting options available. Consult dealer for more information.
Corrosion Coupons
Length
Depth
Width
Diameter
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Corrosion Testing, Why?
Corrosion tests are conducted for a number
of reasons, some of which are:
1. To provide an insight into corrosion
mechanisms.
2. To compare resistance of one alloy to
another under standard conditions (in
alloy development work for example).
3. As a quality control test for a given heat of alloy.
4. To provide a basis for estimating service life of
process equipment.
The discussion which follows relates primarily to
reason # 4, although the same principles apply in
tests conducted for other reasons.
Type of Tests
Data of value in estimating the probable servicelife of
a piece of process equipment can be generated in a
number of ways.
1. Operating Experience - The most reliable
information is generated by actual operating
experience with equipment in identical service. In
a sense the equipment is being used as a large,
complex, expensive coupon. This is a costly and
slow testing method, especially when data on
several materials is needed.
2. Model Equipment - Model equipment installed
parallel with actual equipment or in a small scale
(pilot plant) operation can generate information
almost as reliable as full scale equipment. Care
must be exercised to assure that important
variables are adequately simulated.
3. Coupons - Field - Coupons exposed in operating
equipment are widely used. Care must be taken
to install the coupons so that they are exposed to
the corrosive conditions of interest.
4. Coupons - Laboratory - Coupons exposed to
laboratory solutions from plant operations, or less
reliable synthetic solutions which approximate
the chemistry of plant streams, generate useful
information if the tests are properly designed and
conducted. Such tests allow study of the affect of
changes in process chemistry on corrosion.
5. Instrumental Test Methods - Advanced methods,
including electrical resistance and linear
polarization scans, are valuable additions to
corrosion testing methods. They can generate
a continuous record of corrosion rate. They
also can be used to gain insight into corrosion
mechanisms. The precautions noted with regard
to coupon tests also apply with these methods.
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Coupon Mounting
Coupons should be mounted in such a way that they
are securely held and are electrically isolated from
contact with all other metals (except when the purpose
of the test is to study galvanic corrosion). Mounting
materials (brackets, bolts, etc.) and insulating
materials should be selected to be fully resistant to
the environment. Failure of any of these components
will lead to loss of data or loss of electrical isolation.
Time of Test
In general, coupon tests should be run for a minimum
of 1 week. In many cases, it will be worthwhile and
desirable to evaluate the effect of time of exposure
which can be done by means of a controlled interval
test.
Advantages of Coupon Testing
Coupon tests are low in cost, simple to conduct,
and allow the simultaneous evaluation of numerous
materials and variations of a single material. Alloy
chemistry variations and metallurgical variations (ie.,
the effect of heat treatment, microstructure, welding
and stress) can be considered. Coupon tests are
easily adapted to evaluate specifc types of corrosion,
such as crevice corrosion and galvanic corrosion.
Corrosion Coupon Racks
With Quick Disconnect Holder
Corrosion Resistant
Polyethylene Panel Mount
PVC, CPVC Black Iron or
Stainless Steel
Up to Six Coupon Holders
Inlet & Outlet Ball Valves
Our revol uti onary Qui ck
Disconnect coupon holder
desi gn wi t h o-ri ng seal
requires no wrenches for
removing the coupon. Simple
hand loosen and tighten.
All standard models include
the coupon holder(s), nylon
coupon mounting hardware, inlet and outlet ball valves
mounted on a corrosion resistant polyethylene panel
for a professional installation appearance.
Ask about our corrosion coupon racks to streamline
your installation and testing.