Corrosion

Corrosion is a naturally occurring process that can lead to the deterioration of metal surfaces. Over time, it can cause the metal to weaken and eventually fail leading to costly repairs and in some cases devastating accidents.

Focus

By utilizing state-of-the-art tools, and techniques for testing onsite corrosion mitigation, our corrosion protection services can help address your challenges.

Why PMET

Our corrosion experts have a wealth of experience in a variety of industries, and we can tailor our services to fit your specific needs.

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Corrosion is a naturally occurring process that can lead to the deterioration of metal surfaces. Over time, it can cause the metal to weaken and eventually fail leading to costly repairs and in some cases devastating accidents.

PMET provides effective corrosion integrity services both in the field and laboratory to prevent these failures from occurring in your next project.

PMET’s qualified field technicians are available to perform corrosion control services and quality inspections for: 

  • Oil and gas pipelines
  • Power generating facilities
  • Bridges
  • Above-ground & below-ground storage tanks
  • Compressor & pump stations
  • Municipalities
  • Mining facilities

Corrosion Mitigation

Corrosion integrity services are critical for a wide range of industries and applications. By utilizing state-of-the-art tools, and techniques for testing onsite corrosion mitigation, our corrosion protection services can help address your challenges. Our corrosion experts have a wealth of experience in a variety of industries, and we can tailor our services to fit your specific needs.

Corrosion and Materials Consultancy

 

PMET’s corrosion and materials consultancy can help you in many ways. We can provide you with expert advice on the best materials to use for your project. This is especially important if you are working with corrosive materials, as we can help you to choose the right coating or treatment to protect your project from damage. We can also provide you with advice on storage and handling, as well as information on the latest corrosion protection services. Finally, we offer a comprehensive analysis to assess the risk of corrosion to your project and put a plan in place.

We offer a wide variety of corrosion integrity services that can help you extend the life of your assets. With over 30 years of experience and access to more than just one company, PMET is an excellent choice for all of your corrosion needs! Contact PMET today to learn more about how we can help you protect your investment.

Services

  • Corrosion Protection Services
  • Coating Inspection
  • Cathodic Protection Services
  • Corrosion and Materials Consultancy
  • Corrosion Monitoring
  • Corrosion Testing (as part of our lab services)
  • Corrosion Inhibitor Testing
  • Biocide and Chemical Testing

The lab can perform the following:

    • Susceptibility to Intergranular Attack in Austenitic Stainless Steels 
    • Detrimental Intermetallic Phase in Duplex Austenitic/Ferritic Stainless Steels
    • Aluminum Exfoliation Test
    • Pitting and Crevice Corrosion Resistance of Stainless Steels and Related Alloys
    • Visual Assessment of Exfoliation Corrosion Susceptibility of 5XXX Series Aluminum Alloys (ASSET Test) Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion in Wrought, Nickel-Rich, Chromium-Bearing Alloys
    • Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion of 5XXX Series Aluminum Alloys by Mass Loss After Exposure to Nitric Acid (NAMLT Test)
    • Humidity Test
    • Passivation Test
    • Salt Spray Test / Salt Fog
    • Coating Evaluation (Adhesion, Thickness)
    • Hydrogen Embrittlement
    • Intergranular Oxidation
    • Post Exposure Evaluation
    • Sensitization
    • Sigma Chi Phase
    • Cleaning, Descaling, and Passivation of Stainless Steel Parts, Equipment, and Systems
    • Detecting Detrimental Intermetallic Phase in Duplex Austenitic/Ferritic Stainless Steels
    • Chemical Passivation Treatments for Stainless Steel Parts
    • Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
    • Preparing, Cleaning, and Evaluating Corrosion Test Specimens
    • Methods A, B Detecting Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion in Wrought, Nickel-Rich, Chromium-Bearing Alloys1
    • The Copper Accelerated Acetic Acid Salt Spray (CASS) test
    • Immersion corrosion testing