Testing
Electrochemical corrosion potential is measured with reference electrodes. Copper-copper(II) sulphate electrodes are used for structures in contact with soil or fresh water. Silver chloride electrodes or Saturated calomel electrodes (SCE) are used for seawater applications. The methods are described in along with the sources of error in the voltage that appears on the display of the meter. Interpretation of electrochemical corrosion potential measurements to determine the potential at the interface between the anode of the corrosion cell and the electrolyte requires training and cannot be expected to match the accuracy of measurements done in laboratory work. It is widely recognized that errors can be introduced in all measurements where there is a lack of training.
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