Experts in Corrosion Research - Curtin Corrosion Centre

Our team

Our team combines industry experience and scholarly expertise.

27 May 2022 | Kod Pojtanabuntoeng

The Impact of Corrosion

In this short video, we show the broader impact that corrosion has on many industries and the roles of corrosion specialists in controlling corrosion.

27 May 2022 | Kod Pojtanabuntoeng

Rusting nails

Dissimilar metal corrosion and the effect of heterogeneities in metals on corrosion are demonstrated using steel nails in agar gel with pH indicator and ferrous ion indicator. In these examples, the steel nails corrosion was accelerated when electrically connected to copper and was mitigated when connected to zinc. Time lapse videos show colour changes as reactions proceeded.

12 January 2022 | Ricardo Santamaria

Microstructure and mechanical behaviour of 316L stainless steel produced using sinter-based extrusion additive manufacturing

In this study specimens were additively manufactured in 316L stainless steel (SS316L) with a technology that combines the extruding method of fused filament fabrication (FFF) with the strengthening stages of metal injection moulding (MIM). A thorough metallographic analysis and tensile testing were carried out to investigate the effect of sintering in the final microstructures, mechanical properties, and fracture modes of the manufactured material.

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Mechanically Assisted Corrosion

Mechanically assisted corrosion groups the most dangerous and costly forms of corrosion. Enter to discover how the Curtin Corrosion Centre studies corrosion facilitated or initiated by mechanical processes.

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Localised Corrosion

Localized corrosion can lead the an extremely fast penetration rate, resulting in leakages and loss of containment. In this page you will discover our research and approaches to mitigate localized corrosion.

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Microbiologically influenced Corrosion

Microbiologically influenced corrosion is a truly multidisciplinary field of research. This page describes Curtin Corrosion Centre leading MIC activities.

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New directions – Concrete corrosion research

The Curtin Corrosion Centre has commissioned new facilities to study reinforced concrete corrosion and corrosion protection.

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Acid Gas Corrosion

Dissolved acid gases such as carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide can lead to complex corrosion behaviour. In this page, you will learn more about acid gas corrosion research at the Curtin Corrosion Centre.

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Corrosion Protection

The Curtin Corrosion Centre conducts state-of-the-art research on corrosion inhibition, coatings, and electrochemical protection. Here you will learn more about corrosion protection and our approach to mitigate corrosion risks.

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Atmospheric Corrosion

There is more to it than rust. Atmospheric corrosion is costly and can lead to catastrophic failures. Enter to discover how the Curtin Corrosion Centre helps mitigate the problem.