Experts in Corrosion Research - Curtin Corrosion Centre

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.

29 November 2021 | Mobin Salasi

Dynamic Crevice Corrosion in Total Hip Arthroplasty

In this study, for the first time we defined the term Dynamic Crevice Corrosion which is the tribocorrosion within a crevice geometry. In this regard a unique test method was developed which will assist implant manufacturers, orthopaedic surgeons and biomedical engineers to assess parameters that lead to this type of degradation mechanism at the head/taper modular junctions.

19 July 2021 | Sofia Hazarabedian

The Role of Nano-thin Intergranular Phases on Nickel Alloy 725 Brittle Failure

In this investigation, we developed a method based on electrochemical current noise to detect the onset of corrosion under insulation, its intensity, and the predominant form of corrosion (i.e., uniform or localised).

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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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Localized 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.