Corrosion monitoring in electronics is a crucial technique to detect and measure corrosion, aimed at identifying early signs or determining the rate of corrosion to establish appropriate management measures. This continuous procedure ensures the longevity and reliability of electronic equipment, preventing premature failures and costly downtimes. In a vibrant industrial landscape, which includes data centres, semiconductor manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals, corrosion monitoring is especially vital.
Causes of Corrosion in Electronics
Corrosion in electronics can occur due to various reasons. Manufacturing defects, such as residual flux, can cause electronics to fail due to corrosion; however, this type of failure is often covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Another significant cause is the infiltration of corrosive foreign particles. With the RoHS directives enforcing lead-free regulations, electronics are now more susceptible to corrosion than ever before. Such failures, not covered by manufacturer warranties, can result in substantial maintenance costs and reduced service life.
Corrosion monitoring helps identify the corrosion rate and severity, preventing electronics from failing prematurely.
Online and Offline Corrosion Monitoring Services
AQOZA offers both online and offline corrosion monitoring services based on ISA-S71.04, described as reactive monitoring. These services are crucial for environments such as data centres, server rooms, and control rooms. Corrosion in these settings is often caused by the infiltration of gaseous particles from nearby industries and services. Sources such as wastewater treatment plants, heavy traffic, open drains, and refineries can emit corrosive gases, and even concentrations at parts per billion levels can cause significant corrosion in data centres. Our real-time corrosion monitors for electronic components measure corrosivity via electric resistance, ensuring compliance with international standards. Offline corrosion monitoring methods can provide a complete corrosion survey by the exposure of the sensor for a minimum of 30 days, while online corrosion monitoring can produce real-time data and store it.
Industries Served
AQOZA’s corrosion monitoring services cater to a wide range of industries, including:
- Data Centres
- Petrochemical
- Airports
- Healthcare
- Paper & Pulp
- Pharmaceutical
- Semiconductor Manufacturing
- Steel Manufacturing & Smelting Plants
- Fertilizer Manufacturing
- Wastewater Treatment
- Chemical Manufacturing
By implementing AQOZA’s corrosion monitoring solutions, businesses can safeguard their electronic equipment against corrosion, reducing maintenance costs and enhancing operational efficiency. In a technologically advanced environment, our solutions are designed to meet the stringent quality requirements of various high-tech industries.