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Date：2025-04-25 16:21:28
Author: DTI
Ding & Testing Inspection: Nanoscale Analysis of Material Surface Corrosion and Deposition Behavior
Electrochemical Atomic Force Microscopy (EC-AFM) is an advanced detection technology that combines electrochemical techniques with Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM). It is capable of real-time monitoring of corrosion, deposition, and electrochemical reaction processes on material surfaces at the nanoscale. EC-AFM provides scientific evidence for the study of corrosion mechanisms, evaluation of protective coating performance, and analysis of the electrochemical behavior of nanomaterials through high-resolution surface topography imaging and electrochemical signal analysis. This ensures the reliability and durability of materials and equipment in complex environments.
Service Introduction
Electrochemical Atomic Force Microscopy (EC-AFM) is a high-precision nanoscale analytical technique that can monitor changes in the surface topography and electrochemical behavior of materials during electrochemical reactions in real-time. By integrating Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) with an electrochemical workstation, EC-AFM can capture corrosion, deposition, and electrochemical reaction processes on material surfaces at the nanoscale, providing high-resolution topographic images and electrochemical signals. This technology is particularly suitable for studying localized corrosion behavior of materials (such as pitting and intergranular corrosion), failure mechanisms of protective coatings, and the electrochemical performance of nanomaterials.
Detection Methods
Electrochemical Atomic Force Microscopy (EC-AFM) employs advanced AFM systems and electrochemical workstations, combined with laboratory simulations and data analysis, to ensure the accuracy and reliability of detection results. Common testing methods include:
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Surface Topography Imaging: The AFM probe scans the material surface to obtain high-resolution three-dimensional topographic images with atomic-level resolution.
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Electrochemical Signal Monitoring: Combined with an electrochemical workstation, it records the current, potential, and other signals of materials during electrochemical reactions in real-time.
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Localized Corrosion Analysis: Long-term monitoring captures the occurrence and development of localized corrosion events on material surfaces, analyzing the morphology and size of corrosion pits.
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Deposition Process Monitoring: Real-time monitoring of the electrochemical deposition process on material surfaces, observing the formation and growth of the deposited layer.
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Electrochemical Behavior Analysis of Nanomaterials: Studying the surface changes of nanomaterials during electrochemical reactions and analyzing their electrochemical performance.
Industry Pain Points
In practical applications, materials and equipment often face complex corrosive environments such as marine, industrial atmospheres, and acidic environments. Corrosion not only reduces the service life of materials but can also lead to structural failure and safety hazards. Additionally, with the development of nanotechnology, the study of the electrochemical behavior of nanomaterials also faces challenges, as traditional methods are unable to monitor dynamic changes on material surfaces at the nanoscale in real-time. Therefore, the development of a technology that can monitor corrosion and deposition behavior on material surfaces at the nanoscale with high precision is of great importance.
Service Scope
The service scope of Ding & Testing Inspection is extensive, covering Electrochemical Atomic Force Microscopy (EC-AFM), including but not limited to:
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Metallic Materials (such as carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum alloy, copper alloy, etc.)
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Corrosion-Resistant Coatings (such as paint coatings, electroplated layers, anodized films, etc.)
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Industrial Equipment (such as pipelines, storage tanks, reactors, etc.)
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Marine Engineering Facilities
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Aerospace Components
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Automotive Components
Application Fields
The Electrochemical Atomic Force Microscopy (EC-AFM) services of Ding & Testing Inspection are widely applied in the following industries:
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Aerospace
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Automotive Manufacturing
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Marine Engineering
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Chemical Industry
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Construction Engineering
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Electrical and Electronic
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Energy Sector
Detection Standards
Electrochemical Atomic Force Microscopy (EC-AFM) strictly adheres to the following international and national standards:
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ASTM E2409-18: Standard Test Method for Electrochemical Quartz Crystal Microbalance
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GB/T 31706-2015: Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy Test Method for Corrosion of Metals and Alloys
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ISO 16773-1:2017: Corrosion of Metals and Alloys - Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy - Part 1: General Guide
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GB/T 10125-2021: Salt Spray Test for Artificial Atmosphere Corrosion Test
Through these standards, we can address the following technical issues:
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Real-time monitoring of corrosion and deposition behavior on material surfaces at the nanoscale
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High-resolution imaging of surface topography changes to capture localized corrosion events
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Analysis of the electrochemical behavior of nanomaterials to optimize their performance
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Revealing the failure mechanisms of protective coatings to evaluate their durability
Why Choose Ding & Testing Inspection?
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Professional Testing Services: Utilizing advanced EC-AFM equipment and a team of professional technicians to accurately monitor nanoscale dynamic changes on material surfaces.
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High-Resolution Topographic Images: Obtaining high-resolution three-dimensional topographic images of material surfaces through AFM probe scanning, with atomic-level resolution.
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Real-Time Electrochemical Monitoring: Combined with an electrochemical workstation, it records the current, potential, and other signals of materials during electrochemical reactions in real-time.
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Customized Solutions: Providing targeted material optimization and anti-corrosion measure recommendations based on monitoring results.
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Compliant with International Standards: Strictly adhering to various international testing standards such as ASTM, GB, and ISO.
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