Our Laboratory

Empowering Industry Through Excellence in Corrosion and Microbiological Testing

Advanced Corrosion Testing at TECHT

TECHT proudly operates a state-of-the-art Corrosion Testing Laboratory in Technology Park, Bentley (Perth, Western Australia), delivering high-quality, locally accessible services to industries and government agencies across Australia.

Supported by The Department of Energy and Economic Diversification (DEED) and trusted by major industries nationwide, our facility is built to Physical Containment Level 2 (PC2) standards and complies with Australian regulations.

Corrosion Testing

Our laboratory is purpose-built for corrosion testing and analysis, with a strong focus on infrastructure and asset-intensive industries.

Corrosion Test Types

  • Immersion Testing
  • Electrochemical Testing
    • Linear polarisation resistance (LPR)
    • Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS)
    • Cyclic voltammetry (CV)
    • Custom standard coating and corrosion testing
    • Cathodic disbondment testing (CDT)
  • Corrosion Inhibitor Testing 
  • Customised Corrosion Testing
  • Pitting and Crevice Corrosion Testing
  • Salt Spray Testing

TECHT’s laboratory operates in line with the highest standards of safety, performance, and accuracy, including:

Corrosion Testing 1

Microbiological Influenced
Corrosion Testing

Our advanced methodologies and sampling capabilities ensure accurate detection, monitoring, and mitigation of microbial corrosion risks.

MIC

Sampling Kits

Our Sampling Kits enable testing of:

  • Water
  • Solids
  • Sludge
  • Multiphase Fluids

View our full DNA Sampling Kit Capabilities. 

Fit-for-purpose testing for Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) involves using a range of analytical methods to assess material degradation in specific operational environments.

Corrosion Coupon
Analysis

Corrosion coupon analysis is a proven and cost-effective method for assessing corrosion rates and environmental aggressiveness over time.

Industry Standard Testing

At TECHT, our laboratory provides corrosion coupon testing in alignment with industry standards including AMPP SP0775-2013 and AMPP TM0212-2018. This service allows asset owners and engineers to:

  • Monitor the effectiveness of corrosion mitigation programs (e.g. biocides, coatings, cathodic protection);
  • Track the rate and type of material degradation in pipelines, tanks, and process systems; Establish baseline corrosion conditions for long-term performance planning; and
  • Detect microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) as part of a broader integrity management strategy

Corrosion by Weight Loss Analysis can be conducted on a wide range of materials following National and International Standards at the TECHT Laboratory:

  • ASTM G1-90: Standard Practice For Preparing, Cleaning, And Evaluating Corrosion Test Specimens
  • ASTM-G4: Standard Guide for Conducting Corrosion Tests in Field Applications
  • NACE RP0775: Preparation, Installation, Analysis, and Interpretation of Corrosion Coupons in Oilfield Operations
  • Custom or Site-Specific Simulations

Our corrosion consultants work closely with clients to interpret coupon data and integrate findings into broader asset integrity and corrosion management solutions

Corrosion Coupon Analysis expert in laboratory

Protective Coating
(Paint) Testing

Assessing adhesion strength, coating integrity, cathodic disbondment, and chemical resistance using Australian Standard-compliant corrosion testing methods.

Concrete Coating Testing engineer in lab

Coating Testing Options

  • Adhesion (pull-off) testing
  • Cathodic disbondment test
  • Coating qualification test
  • Chemical resistance tests
  • Failure investigations on coatings
  • Third-party independent coating screening tests
  • Third Party Inspection and witness for coating activity

TECHT’s in-house facility conducts certified protective coating testing to ensure coating systems perform as expected under harsh environmental conditions.

Our corrosion engineering services in Perth support manufacturers, contractors, and asset owners with reliable evaluations to prevent premature coating failures and support QA/QC across asset lifecycles.

Corrosion Testing Laboratory

TECHT has established a Corrosion Testing Laboratory in Technology Park (Bentley, WA), offering localised, high-quality services for industries and government agencies across Australia. 

Whether you’re an Australian-based mining operator or an engineering consultant, our corrosion consulting services provide the data you need to make informed decisions and implement resilient corrosion management programs.

Corrosion testing experts in laboratory perth

Concrete Testing 

Our laboratory evaluates factors such as chloride ingress, carbonation depth, compressive strength, and alkali-silica reaction susceptibility.

Concrete Testing Options

  • Compressive strength and density
  • Chloride ion content
  • Carbonation depth
  • Sulphate ion content
  • Cement content
  • Calcium carbonate testing
  • Alkali aggregate reaction (AAR)

We deliver specialised concrete testing services tailored to harsh environments and corrosive exposures common in industrial, marine, and mining applications.

These insights are critical for engineers and asset managers seeking durable design engineering and corrosion mitigation strategies for concrete structures in Western Australia and beyond.

Protective Coating Testing

Research, Development
& Innovation

Supporting both public and private sector innovation with access to highly specialised corrosion engineering knowledge and real-world testing environments. research, development, and innovation on your behalf. 

Research Development and Innovation

TECHT R&D Services

  • Prototyping and testing of new concepts
  • Collaboration with academia and industry partners
  • Custom laboratory services
  • Third-party verification testing
  • Environment replication and simulation studies
  • Product development
  • Custom experiment design

TECHT is committed to pushing the boundaries of corrosion science. Our laboratory team collaborates with clients, universities, and research bodies to deliver custom R&D programs focused on corrosion mechanisms, new material performance, and novel mitigation techniques.

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