Automated corrosion system in a moist environment
In an effort to assist researchers investigating the moisture-generated corrosion of metals and ceramics, a unique exposure system was developed. The initial goal of this system was to monitor corrosion ranging from a few monolayers at the outset of the corrosion process to high mass gains in more extensively corroded material. The new system uses a small robot arm for sample manipulation; gravimetric and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy for corrosion-product determination; and a gas blending system to control the moisture content of the glove box in which the system is housed. The system's computer control can be configured to coordinate the examination of as many as 20 samples by periodic weighing and FTIR scanning. The computer also performs such functions as data logging of the temperature and pressure of the system and of the flow rate and moisture content of the purge gas. One main benefit of the computer-controlled robotic system is its ability to monitor samples 2 4 hours a day with precision control; this reduces problems stemming from human error or inconsistency of human technique.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant (Y-12), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Defense Programs (DP) (US)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-84OR21400
- OSTI ID:
- 750353
- Report Number(s):
- Y/DZ-2166; TRN: US200301%%214
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 22nd Aging, Compatibility and Stockpile Stewardship Conference, Oak Ridge, TN (US), 04/27/1999--04/29/1999; Other Information: PBD: 19 Mar 1999; PBD: 19 Mar 1999
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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