It is often necessary to predict the performance of a specific material in a particular environment to determine the inherent corrosivity of the system. Such tests are often substantially different from those used for corrosion inhibitor qualification, particularly in the case of the corrosion testing of corrosion resistant alloys. Predicting corrosivity is especially important when designing subsea equipment, most of which is extremely challenging to repair or replace once it is installed. This is a widely used method of evaluating a material’s ability to withstand specific environmental conditions.
