Corrosion
Corrosion costs Swedish society around 4 per cent of its GDP each year. This includes the cost of preventive protection and repairs. For companies and organisations, corrosion poses risks such as production stoppages, environmental impact and safety hazards when structures such as bridges, infrastructure or vehicles break down.
The transition to renewable energy and circular systems increases demand for the right materials and long-term durability. Offshore wind power, electrification and new energy systems require materials to withstand stressful environments over long periods of time.
RISE can help you to control corrosion and find the right solutions to extend the life of materials, products and structures. In our test beds, we carry out accredited corrosion testing in both accelerated environments and real conditions, ranging from atmospheric exposure to immersion in soil and marine environments.
Services in Corrosion
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Bresle on-site testing
Bresle kit and Breslepatches are available to purchase from RISE or from our retailers around the World.
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Electrochemical corrosion testing in marine environments
Testing and assessments of corrosion protection and corrosion properties of materials and coatings are offered for marine environments.
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Determination of dezincification resistance of copper alloys with zinc
A brass component intended for use in contact with water, e.g. a component of a water piping system, must be made of a dezincification resistant alloy for retained strength. Dezincification causes embrittlement of the brass material, which in turn can give rise to cracks and eventually breakage of …
Over 50 years' experience of practical corrosion work.
Expertise
Cathodic protection
RISE works with inspections, investigations, calculations, theoretical and practical applications of cathodic protection on a variety of objects such as boats, marine structures, gas pipelines, water pipelines, other buried and/or submersed structures and reinforcement steel in concrete.
Expertise
Corrosion in soil
Much of society's vital infrastructure is in the ground and is therefore exposed to soil corrosivity. These structures include water and sewage systems, natural-gas pipelines, cisterns for oil and fuel, telecommunication cables, pylon foundations for power transmission towers, culverts, etc. Here, …
Expertise
Corrosion in aqueous environments
Many structures are exposed to water during use: water pipes and connectors, cooling-water systems, condensers, ships, etc.
Expertise
Corrosion construction and civil engineering
Most buildings and structures contain metals, either as the main material or in structural elements. Metals have an important function as either loading-bearing or cosmetic components. Inappropriate materials or design and inadequate corrosion protection can have disastrous consequences for both sa…
Expertise
Polymer Durability
It is not only metals that rust but also plastics or polymers can corrode in different environments. This is exactly what polymer corrosion is all about.
We are internationally leading experts in the field and have over 30 years of experience in close work with the industry.
Expertise
Failure investigation
RISE offers the expertise to perform as well as being a support in the failure investigation work to find what actualy are causing the problem. Despite devoted development work, there will always be a risk that failures will occur. In cases where problems arise we can, with our uniqu…
Expertise
High temperature corrosion in combustion
Fuels contain substances that may cause high temperature corrosion on, for example, steam tubes in combustion plants. This can lead to high costs for material loss and downtime. RISE can analyse the risk of corrosion or suggest measures to prevent corrosion.
Network
ICP Materials – international cooperation programme on the effects of air pollution on materials and cultural heritage
Join a network of researchers from 16 countries who are investigating corrosion and fouling. Their findings inform international air policy.
Why RISE
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Accredited testing and verification
– standardised and customised corrosion testing in accordance with ISO 17025 for reproducible results and quality assurance. 02
Unique test environments in real-world conditions
– test and demonstration facilities for atmospheric, marine and soil corrosion with the possibility of exposure in natural seawater and controlled field conditions. 03
Advanced material analysis and troubleshooting
– spatially resolved spectroscopy and chemical analysis at the nano, micro and macro levels to understand degradation processes and optimise materials 04
Expertise in material selection and service life assessment
– over 50 years of experience in selecting the right materials and corrosion protection for polymers, metals and coatings in various environments 05
Research and knowledge sharing
– membership programmes and research consortia where you gain access to the latest research and can collaborate with other actors to find joint solutions.Relevant areas for you
Materials and durability
Selecting the appropriate material is essential for optimising a product's performance, lifespan, and environmental impact. At the same time, the ind…
Manufacturing and production conversion
Swedish industry is facing a major transition, with ever-increasing demands for sustainability, efficiency, and competitiveness. At the same time, di…
Energy and electrification
The energy transition involves huge investments and entirely new challenges for all players in the system, such as producers, network owners, electri…
Infrastructure
Society's infrastructure is ageing and the maintenance debt is growing. Roads, bridges, railways, tunnels and utility networks need to be renewed and…
Maritime
The shipping industry is facing its biggest transition ever. International regulations have set out clear requirements: carbon dioxide emissions must…