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Long-term stability testing of reference electrodes for reinforced concrete

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OSTI ID:80073
 [1];  [2]
  1. Electrochemical Devices, Inc., Albion, RI (United States)
  2. Dimondale Co., Burton, OH (United States)

Stable reference electrodes are required to reliably measure corrosion potential of steel in reinforcing concrete structures. This paper presents the results from three years of stability testing of commercial silver/silver chloride, manganese oxide and graphite embedded reference electrodes used in reinforced concrete structures. Tests were performed in chloride-free and chloride-contaminated slabs exposed to the weather in the northeastern United States. Also included is the effect on potential readings of IR drops caused by corrosion of an embedded rebar.

OSTI ID:
80073
Report Number(s):
CONF-940222--
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English