Element’s water immersion testing services evaluate a coating’s resistance to in-service immersion conditions. This helps determine the coatings suitability for corrosion protection during its service life. 

 

Immersion testing method

Immersion tests form the basis of many different standards, as well as being standalone tests in their own right.

The basic test involves a coated test sample being fully or partially immersed in water, at ambient conditions or at elevated temperatures and pressures. The coated samples are then assessed for any signs of degradation, including blistering, cracking, and adhesion loss.  

 

The Element advantage

With fully ISO 17025 compliant testing laboratories in Europe, North America and Asia, Element offers a wide range of testing for coatings evaluation including water immersion testing. From Aerospace and Oil & Gas to Transportation and Infrastructure, we deliver high quality and dependable results to our clients in many industries worldwide.

For further information on water immersion testing, or to request a quote, please contact our experts today.

• ISO 2812-2 – determination of resistance to liquids – Part 2: water immersion method
Standards which incorporate this test include:
- Norsok M-501
- ISO 12944-6
- ISO 12944-9
• ASTM D870 – water resistance of coatings using water immersion
• NACE TM0104, TM0204, TM0304 and TM0404 – a suite of standards for offshore installations

  • ISO 21809-1 – buried or submerged pipelines – hot water immersion

  • ISO 21809-2 – buried or submerged pipelines – hot water adhesion

  • ISO 21809-3 – buried or submerged pipelines – hot water immersion

  • CSA Z245.20&21 – pipe coatings – hot water adhesion

  • NACE TM0174 – evaluation of coatings in immersion service

  • ASTM D6943 – immersion testing of industrial protective coatings and linings

• NACE TM0174 (Modified) – modified to allow elevated pressure as well as temperature and also gas mixes
• Autoclave – various size vessels cover a wide range of temperatures, pressures and gas mixes

  • ISO 62 – Determination of water absorption

  • NACE TM0104 and TM0204 – Dimensional stability

In addition to the above test standards, Element can perform bespoke testing to meet individual project requirements and can carry out a wide range of immersion testing.

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