Since April 23, 2004
free SPM software available
Last update July 29, 2008
Since April 23, 2004
free SPM software available
In Corrosion Analysis Group, research work is carried out
from the viewpoint of both nano-mezo-macro-scopic observation and
accurate corrosion simulation to clarify the corrosion mechanism.
The mechanism of material damage, such as atmospheric corrosion, aqueous corrosion and stress corrosion cracking, is studied by the in-situ observation of phenomena from different scale of micro to macro area visible with the super Kelvin force microscope and AC impedance measurement. The purpose of study is to get the idea to develop a new alloy and to improve the reliability of materials. Beside this, new damage monitoring system is tried to be developed for the safety of the atomic energy and chemical plant.
Fig.1 In-situ Kelvin force microscope observation of atmospheric corrosion on low alloy steel by sea salt particles.
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Director: Hiroyuki MASUDA