The Division has announced with great pleasure that the next recipient of the UR Evans award, which will be presented at the 64th Corrosion Science Symposium (CSS), will be Prof Nick Birbilis.
Prof Birbilis has been a champion of corrosion education throughout his career with seminal contributions in many areas related to the discipline. He is currently the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment, at Deakin University in Victoria, Australia. Previously he was the Head of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and the Woodside Innovation Chair at Monash University. His research interests include the broad areas of corrosion and corrosion control. His current focus is centred on microstructure-corrosion relationships, exploring the metallurgical factors that dictate localised corrosion initiation and propagation.
He graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering in 2001, and a PhD in 2004 (both from Monash). He was a postdoctoral researcher at Ohio State University before joining the Monash University staff. More broadly, he has worked on materials characterisation, and the use of advanced manufacturing for the development of more sustainable and durable materials, including bio-inspired and hybrid materials. He has been Associate Editor of Electrochimica Acta since 2010, and has been active in several societies, including the ISE, ECS and NACE. Nick has received several awards and presented numerous invited lectures. He is a Fellow of the Electrochemical Society and a Fellow of NACE. In 2016, Nick was awarded the ‘Woodside Innovation Chair’ at Monash, an industrially funded personal chair associated with durability of next generation materials.
The 64th CSS will once again join the Electrochem2023 meeting at the University of Bristol, on 11th and 12th September 2023.
6 Talks, 5 Working Groups, and the Presentation of a Prestigious Award This year’s Corrosion Engineering Division’s (CED) Working Day and Symposium will feature six talks covering corrosion prevention in the 21st century, with an emphasis on how we can learn from the...
The 63rd Corrosion Science Symposium (CSS) again joined the Electrochem meeting, which was hosted by the University of Edinburgh between the 4th and 6th September. Electrochem is an annual meeting organised jointly by the RSC Electrochemistry Group and the SCI Electrochemical Technology Group. There were 21 oral talks and the UR Evans award plenary talk, plus a dozen posters over the two days.
The U.R. Evans award for 2022 was presented to Prof Alison Davenport (University of Birmingham, UK) by Stephen Tate (ICorr Vice President) at the 63rd CSS. In her plenary talk entitled ‘Passivation vs. Active Dissolution’, Alison explored how the shape and stability of localised corrosion sites are determined by the delicate balance between passive film growth and metal dissolution. The plenary focused on the nature of passive films and localised corrosion sites, and how they can be successfully explored in situ using a variety of synchrotron-based characterisation methods.
The Lionel Shreir Award is given to the best student presenter at the annual Corrosion Science Symposium, and this year was presented to Alyshia Keogh (University of Manchester). Alyshia gave a fascinating and insightful talk entitled ‘effect of microstructure on localised corrosion and atmospheric stress corrosion cracking of 15-5 precipitation hardened stainless steels, linked to understanding of pitting and atmospheric chloride-induced degradation associated with microstructural features effected by the ageing temperature (see summary of Alyshia’s presentation below). Alyshia commented that she enjoyed the interaction between academics, industry specialists and students at the CSS, and thought the symposium was especially stimulating with an excellent range of presentations and posters from many Universities, and she hoped to attend next year!
Effect of Microstructure on Localised Corrosion and Atmospheric Stress Corrosion Cracking of 15-5 PH Stainless Steels
Alyshia Keogh, Anthony Cook, Emily Aradi, Alex Wilson, Fabio Scenini, Phil Prangnell, University of Manchester, and Zacharie Obadia, Airbus, Toulouse, France.
This work aimed to enhance mechanistic understanding of pitting and atmospheric Cl-Induced Stress Corrosion Cracking (AISCC) in 15-5 Precipitation Hardened (PH) Stainless Steels (SS) by establishing links between microstructural features affected by varying ageing temperature (here, 450 C, 540 C and 650 C) and susceptibility to such phenomena. This microstructural evolution, as a function of ageing temperature, was investigated via scanning TEM energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (STEM EDS), and differences in environmental behaviours assessed using both electrochemical and environmental testing under controlled conditions of temperature and Relative Humidity (RH). Statistical scatter in pitting potential determined via potentiodynamic polarisation was too high to determine any trend in localised corrosion resistance with confidence. However, useful information was obtained via Double Loop Electrochemical Potentiokinetic Reactivation (DL-EPR) and Electrochemical Noise (EN) measurements. DL-EPR revealed a linear trend between the degree of sensitisation and ageing temperature which correlated with an increase in number density of Cr carbides. EN measured by galvanically coupling dissimilar microstructures suggests that the highest temperature ageing treatment (650 C) was most susceptible to metastable pitting events and, hence, has a higher probability of transitioning to stable pitting.
AISCC tests (four-point bend specimens with Cl-salt deposits exposed to controlled temperature and RH) revealed that over-aged specimens (ageing temperature 650 C) were most resistant to cracking, whilst EN indicated they had greatest susceptibility to pitting. The opposite was found for under-aged specimens (ageing temperature 450 C). The mode of AISCC transitioned from an intergranular (IG) pathway in under-aged specimens (450 C) to mixed IG and transgranular (TG) for those peak-aged (540 C), no cracks were observed under the same testing conditions in over-aged specimens. Overall, these results are consistent with the theory that AISCC, like conventional SCC, only occurs under conditions of slow and stable localised corrosion.
Members often ask what the organisational structure of the Institute is, and to answer this, a series of articles has been planned, starting with an overview of the Institute’s structure.
The Institute of Corrosion is a not-for-profit organisation, dedicated to putting its members at the heart of the global corrosion prevention community and ensuring that all that is done is aligned to its core values:
• Trust and respect
• Experts and leaders in the field
• Innovative and forward-thinking
• Supportive and inclusive
The organisational structure is the framework that enables this, and in which many talented and hard-working corrosion professionals help us to achieve our goals. The Head Office, Corrosion House, is where all the admin work is conducted, and is located in Northampton, where the staff of three work tirelessly to ensure the smooth running of ICorr.
The Council of the Institute of Corrosion
The Council is like the Board of Directors of a large company. It is the Institute’s highest decision-making body, and every branch, division, and committee, reports to the Council, which is made up of the following members:
• The five trustees/directors
• Branch and division chairs
• Committee chairs
• The chair of Young ICorr
• The technical Editor of Corrosion Management magazine
• Various co-opted members
The Trustees of the Institute of Corrosion
There are five trustees, and these form the ‘committee’ that oversees the routine running of the Institute between Council meetings. The trustees are the following Institute members:
• The President
• The Vice President
• The Immediate Past President
• The Honorary Secretary
• The Honorary Treasurer
Beneath the Council, the structure allows information and operations to flow freely in all directions.
The Branches of the Institute of Corrosion
The six regional branches let us reach deep into the heart of the corrosion community in the UK:
• Aberdeen
• London
• Midlands
• Northeast
• Northwest
• Yorkshire
The work they do, and the networking opportunities they present to our members is vital. The branches have a great deal of autonomy, and run various events, including technical meetings/webinars, workshops, and social events.
Every event within the branches is a networking opportunity, and a chance for members to learn and share ideas, experience, and best practices.
The Two Divisions of the Institute of Corrosion
The two divisions stretch across every part of ICorr.
The Corrosion Engineering Division (CED)
The CED is made up of five working groups which look at specific aspects of our industry. The CED also runs an annual Working Day and Symposium. These Working Groups are:
• Nuclear Corrosion
• Coatings
• Cathodic Protection
• All Energy
• Corrosion in Concrete
The Corrosion Science Division (CSD)
This division consists of representatives from the corrosion research community – primarily academia and research – and runs the annual Corrosion Science Symposium.
Young ICorr
While the experience of senior corrosion professionals is crucial to our industry and to the Institute, equally important are the younger engineers and scientists who are entering and progressing in their careers in corrosion control.
Young ICorr is a vibrant and forward-looking group, through which many initiatives and early-career networks are formed, and from which the corrosion industry leaders of tomorrow will develop.
The Committees of the Institute of Corrosion
Finally, to the committees – without which the Institute could not function effectively. This is where much of the day-to-day work is managed. These teams meet when needed, collaborate with other teams, and ensure that actions agreed are carried out.
The Awards Committee
Responsible for overseeing the portfolio of ICorr awards, and for the nomination of members for external awards. The recognition of excellence both internally and externally helps us to demonstrate the authority with which the Institute operates and the professionalism, knowledge, and expertise of our members.
The Building Management Committee
This committee is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of our Head Office, Corrosion House. They may not get their hands dirty with building work, but without them we might not have a home!
The Course Approval Board
The education of the corrosion community, at whatever stage of their individual careers, is crucial to the future of our industry, and, indeed, the future of our world. The Course Approval Board is responsible for approving new courses proposed by the Professional Development & Training Committee.
The Professional Development & Training Committee (PDTC)
PDTC is responsible for one of our most important strategies – the development and upgrade of training courses offered by the Institute. To achieve this, PDTC has two sub-committees:
• The Cathodic Protection Governing Board (CPGB), responsible for cathodic protection courses
• The Surface Treatment Governing Board (STGB), responsible for surface treatment courses
The Digital Strategy Committee
In our digital world, it is easier to connect, build networks, and share expertise than ever before. However, to do this effectively, it is essential to develop and follow a strategy that aligns with the goals of the Institute. This is the remit of the Digital Strategy Committee.
The Membership Development Committee
The real strength of the Institute lies in its membership. The broader and deeper our membership is, the more we can offer and provide to them and the global corrosion community.
The Membership Development Committee is responsible for initiatives to increase our membership and highlight the benefits for members.
The Professional Assessment Committee (PAC)
While the Membership Development Committee is responsible for driving up membership applications, it is the PAC that handles membership and upgrade applications.
Correx Limited
Although the Institute is a not-for-profit organisation, our commercial activities are key to the present and future sustainability. However, it is also crucial that the operation of these is kept at arm’s length to satisfy the requirements of the Charity Commission. To ensure this is the case, we registered Correx Limited in 2003 (the name was derived from “Corrosion” and “Exhibitions”). Correx organises all of our commercial activities, and especially the administration of ICATS (Industrial Coating Applicators Training Scheme), which is mandated by the Highways Agency and Network Rail for all coating applicators – and it is also a requirement for many other major structure owners including Oil Companies, Power Generators, and Infrastructure Owners.
It is intended to explore each element of the organisation structure of ICorr in more detail in future articles, to help our members and the wider corrosion community to have a greater understanding of all parts of the Institute and the tremendous amount of work that goes on behind the scenes. If you’re interested in getting involved in any of these activities, please get in touch with us.
The Design of a Framework to Enable Goal Achievement in Corrosion Prevention “What’s the organisational structure of the Institute of Corrosion?” is a question we are often asked. The Institute of Corrosion is a not-for-profit organisation, dedicated to putting its...
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