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The Semi Automatic Half Cell Potentiometer is used to measure the half-cell potential of reinforcement steel in concrete (in accordance with ASTM C876) for assessment of corrosion in steel reinforcement.

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VSLIC-779

Origin

Indian

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OVERVIEW

The Half Cell Potentiometer is used to measure the half-cell potential of reinforcement steel in concrete (in accordance with ASTM C876) for assessment of corrosion in steel reinforcement.

Typical applications include the following:

  • Condition surveys of suspect reinforced concrete (RC) structures to identify areas with corrosion activity for further analysis (testing for chlorides, depth of carbonation, flaws, or permeation) to establish the cause of the corrosion and estimate remaining service life
  • Monitoring RC structures for changes in corrosion activity
  • Checking the effect of re-alkalization or electrochemical removal of chlorides
  • Measuring the corrosion activity in repaired areas



SPECIFICATIONS

Principle & Procedure :
The instrument measures the potential and the electrical resistance between the reinforcement and the surface to evaluate the corrosion activity as well as the actual condition of the cover layer during testing. The electrical activity of the steel reinforcement and the concrete leads them to be considered as one half of weak battery cell with the steel acting as one electrode and the concrete as the electrolyte. The name half-cell surveying derives from the fact that the one half of the battery cell is considered to be the steel reinforcing bar and the surrounding concrete. The electrical potential of a point on the surface of steel reinforcing bar can be measured comparing its potential with that of copper – copper sulphate reference electrode on the surface. Practically this achieved by connecting a wire from one terminal of a voltmeter to the reinforcement and another wire to the copper sulphate reference electrode. Then generally readings taken are at grid of 1 x 1 m for slabs, walls and at 0.5 m c/c for Column, beams.

The risk of corrosion is evaluated by means of the potential gradient obtained, the higher the gradient , the higher risk of corrosion. The test results can be interpreted based on the following table
Half – cell potential ( mv) relative to
Cu-Cu sulphate Ref. electrode
% chance of corrosion activity
 Less than – 200  10%
 Between – 200 to – 350  50% (uncertain)
Above – 350  90%
Significance and use :
This method may by used to indicate the corrosion activity associated with steel embeded in concrete.
This method can be applied to members regardless of their size or the depth of concrete cover.
This method can be used at the any time during the life of concrete member.
Reliability & Limitations :
The test does not actual corrosion rate or whether corrosion activity has already started, but it indicates the probability of the corrosion activity depending upon the actual surrounding conditions. If this method used in combination with resistivity measurement , the accuracy is higher.
If the concrete surface has dried to the extent that it is dielectric , then pre wetting of concrete is essential especially for Cement Silos, Exposed roof slab. The Quality of the cover concrete, particularly its moisture condition and Contamination by carbonation and / or chlorides may affect the results.

FEATURES

The Half Cell Potentiometer is used to measure the half-cell potential of reinforcement steel in concrete (in accordance with ASTM C876) for assessment of corrosion in steel reinforcement.

Typical applications include the following:

  • Condition surveys of suspect reinforced concrete (RC) structures to identify areas with corrosion activity for further analysis (testing for chlorides, depth of carbonation, flaws, or permeation) to establish the cause of the corrosion and estimate remaining service life
  • Monitoring RC structures for changes in corrosion activity
  • Checking the effect of re-alkalization or electrochemical removal of chlorides
  • Measuring the corrosion activity in repaired areas

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