Materials, Metallurgy & Corrosion Engineering Capabilities

Risk analysis and mitigation for difficult materials, metallurgy, and corrosion challenges.

When it comes to analyzing materials for functionality in different environments, Exponent's depth and breadth of expertise in materials-related issues are unparalleled.

Our Materials & Corrosion Engineering professionals combine their expertise in materials science, metallurgy, and corrosion engineering with the expertise of our mechanical, civil, structural, electrical, and chemical engineers, as well as statisticians, chemists, and polymer scientists to deliver a variety of services spanning industries and applications.

Examples of our work include:

Scientific and engineering analysis of pipeline and process piping systems, including integrity management, failure analysis, and risk assessment

Inspection and analysis of welding and welded joints

Investigating corrosion issues

Testing and analysis of consumer electronics, medical implants, pharmaceutical devices, and smart technologies

Evaluating the performance, reliability, and safety of energy storage and battery technologies

Evaluating best practices for paints and coatings and catalytic processes and designs

Capabilities & Services

Exponent's materials, metallurgy, and corrosion capabilities are tailored to your industry's unique challenges, providing critical support for every stage of your product or process lifecycle.

Materials & Corrosion Expertise for Pipelines and Process Piping

Welding, Soldering & Brazing Expertise

Batteries & Energy Storage

Corrosion Science & Technology

Materials & Corrosion Expertise for Consumer Electronics

Today's consumers expect lightweight, mobile, and complex electronic products with enhanced performance with every iteration. Exponent conducts customized materials analyses and failure investigations to help you improve the performance and safety of consumer electronics while advancing innovation.

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Case study

How Can You Reduce Microchip Manufacturing Equipment Testing from Months to Days?

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Materials for Medical Devices, Implants & Surgical Tools

Materials & Corrosion Expertise for Paints and Coatings

Catalysts & Catalytic Processes

Glass & Ceramics

Summary of Services

For 50+ years, we've thrived on solving unstructured problems that require bespoke solutions. Some of our services include:

Reviewing corrosion control processes and systems
Conducting metallurgical evaluation of anything from basic steels to exotic superalloys
Evaluating fitness-for-service and ongoing maintenance plans
Failure analysis
Materials selection and corrosion control
Identifying degradation threats
Developing process/guidance documentation

Experts

Our global and comprehensive expertise across industries gives us a deep understanding of current challenges, best industry practices, and the implications of emerging technologies.

Brad James, Ph.D., P.E., FASM

Group Vice President and Principal Engineer

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