Exponent’s corrosion scientists and engineers use their in-depth knowledge of corrosion, electrochemistry, materials science, and chemistry to determine how and why metallic and non-metallic materials degrade in many environments and applications.

Working closely with metallurgists, polymer scientists, mechanical engineers, civil/structural engineers, and geotechnical engineers, Exponent’s corrosion personnel are able to provide a comprehensive and integrated approach to complex problem solving in a range of areas:

In 2001, NACE published a report titled, “Corrosion Cost and Preventative Strategies in the United States.”  They found that the total direct cost of corrosion is estimated at $276 billion per year.  This cost was determined by analyzing 26 industrial sectors in which corrosion is known to exist, and extrapolating the results for a nationwide estimate.  In addition, large indirect corrosion costs include lost time and lost productivity because of outages, delays, failures, and litigation.  Within the total cost of corrosion, a total of $121 billion per year is spent on corrosion control methods and services.

Working in both the consulting and litigation-support arenas, Exponent assists clients in a diverse range of industries, including:

Exponent's laboratory facilities related to corrosion testing and evaluation include potentiostats, galvanostats, zero-resistance ammeters, electrochemical cells, metallographic equipment, optical and scanning electron microscopes, energy dispersive spectroscopy, and tensile test equipment.

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