Cathodic Disbondment Testing

Cathodic Disbondment Testing is used to evaluate the long-term performance of barrier coatings (such as paint, epoxy etc.) used to protect metal pipe going into underground applications. Cathodic delamination can be defined as the destruction of adhesion between a coating and the coated surface, caused by products of a corrosion reaction. This basically means the coating delaminates or lifts and separates from the substrate, even though it exhibits good adhesion prior to exposure service conditions. Experience in the oil and gas industry has clearly shown that coatings with better cathodic disbondment resistance (less disbondment), have better corrosion resistance and greater longevity. Cathodic disbondment is often selected as the key performance test for adhesion, as it simulates field conditions for disbonding of a coating from a pipeline. Some of the test methods can also use applied to coated rebar. Here are a few examples of standards we can test for: ASTM G8 samples ASTM G42 Is the same as G8, except the pipeline coating samples are Involves having the pipe samples immersed in electrolyte at electrolyte for all

ambient conditions, common anode placed in

subjected to elevated temperatures ASTM G80 presented ASTM G95 Is an attached cell method, a plastic cell is attached to the applied with Is the same as G8, except that no options for variables are

coated panel or pipe, filled with electrolyte, CP individual fretted tube anode.

In Canada, the CSA standards call up these same methods, with the exception that they also provide pass/fail criteria. The electrolyte is a mixture of various salts including NaCl, KCl and sodium bicarbonate, depending on the test method.

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Cathodic Disbondment Testing (ASTM G 80 and ASTM G 95)

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This method is used to evaluate the long-term performance of barrier coatings used to protect metal pipe used in underground applications. The test consists of placing a test specimen coated with the candidate material in series with a magnesium anode as part of a galvanic cell. The electrolyte is a mixture of various salts including NaCl, KCl, and sodium bicarbonate. Prior to placement in the electrolyte the coating is intentionally damaged (holiday) in one or more locations to provide a site where edge corrosion may occur. The sample is then allowed to remain in the electrolyte for 30 days after which time the edges of the holiday(s) are evaluated to determine the extent of disbondment.