Our Laboratory

A world-class microbial and corrosion testing laboratory in Perth.

Corrosion Testing and Laboratory Services

TECHT has established a Corrosion Testing Laboratory in Technology Park (Bentley, WA), offering localised, high-quality services for industries and government agencies across Australia. 

Our world-class corrosion testing facility complies with key Australian Standards and is designed to meet certification requirements for a Physical Containment Level 2 (PC2) laboratory; positioning TECHT as a trusted provider of advanced corrosion testing, microbiological analysis, and biofilm diagnostics.

Serving sectors including mining, marine, infrastructure, and water, we deliver corrosion consulting and engineering solutions tailored to complex environments.

TECHT’s laboratory operates in line with the highest standards of safety, performance, and accuracy, including:

Corrosion Testing

Our laboratory is purpose-built for corrosion testing and analysis, with a strong focus on infrastructure and asset-intensive industries.

We conduct immersion tests, salt spray (fog) testing, intergranular corrosion tests, and accelerated weathering simulations.

Whether you’re an Australian-based mining operator or an engineering consultant, our corrosion consulting services provide the data you need to make informed decisions and implement resilient corrosion management programs.

TECHT Corrosion Testing

  • Immersion Testing
  • Electrochemical Testing
    • Linear polarisation resistance (LPR)
    • Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS)
    • Cyclic voltammetry (CV)
    • Custom standard coating and corrosion testing
    • Cathodic disbondment testing (CDT)
  • Corrosion Inhibitor Testing 
  • Customised Corrosion Testing
  • Pitting and Crevice Corrosion Testing
  • Salt Spray Testing

TECHT MIC Testing

Microbiological Influenced Corrosion (MIC) Testing

At TECHT’s Perth-based laboratory, we offer advanced microbiological and biofilm testing services to support effective corrosion control and infrastructure maintenance.

Our capabilities include the identification of MIC (Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion) and biofilm formation across diverse substrates using cutting-edge techniques. These services support industries ranging from mining and water to marine infrastructure, helping detect early-stage corrosion issues linked to microbial activity.

Through MIC management and corrosion consulting, we enable clients to proactively manage deterioration and ensure asset longevity.

Corrosion Coupon Analysis

Corrosion coupon analysis is a proven and cost-effective method for assessing corrosion rates and environmental aggressiveness over time. At TECHT, our laboratory provides corrosion coupon testing in alignment with industry standards including AMPP SP0775-2013 and AMPP TM0212-2018. This service allows asset owners and engineers to:

  • Monitor the effectiveness of corrosion mitigation programs (e.g. biocides, coatings, cathodic protection);
  • Track the rate and type of material degradation in pipelines, tanks, and process systems; Establish baseline corrosion conditions for long-term performance planning; and
  • Detect microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) as part of a broader integrity management strategy

Our corrosion consultants work closely with clients to interpret coupon data and integrate findings into broader asset integrity and corrosion management solutions

TECHT Corrosion Testing

    Corrosion by Weight Loss Analysis can be conducted on a wide range of materials following National and International Standards at the TECHT Laboratory:

    • ASTM G1-90: Standard Practice For Preparing, Cleaning, And Evaluating Corrosion Test Specimens
    • ASTM-G4: Standard Guide for Conducting Corrosion Tests in Field Applications
    • NACE RP0775: Preparation, Installation, Analysis, and Interpretation of Corrosion Coupons in Oilfield Operations
    • Custom or Site-Specific Simulations

TECHT Coating Testing

  • Adhesion (pull-off) testing
  • Cathodic disbondment test
  • Coating qualification test
  • Chemical resistance tests
  • Failure investigations on coatings
  • Third-party independent coating screening tests
  • Third Party Inspection and witness for coating activity

Protective Coating (Paint) Testing

TECHT’s in-house facility conducts certified protective coating testing to ensure coating systems perform as expected under harsh environmental conditions.

We assess adhesion strength, coating integrity, cathodic disbondment, and chemical resistance using Australian Standard-compliant corrosion testing methods.

Our corrosion engineering services in Perth support manufacturers, contractors, and asset owners with reliable evaluations to prevent premature coating failures and support QA/QC across asset lifecycles.

Concrete Testing 

We deliver specialised concrete testing services tailored to harsh environments and corrosive exposures common in industrial, marine, and mining applications.

Our laboratory evaluates factors such as chloride ingress, carbonation depth, compressive strength, and alkali-silica reaction susceptibility.

These insights are critical for engineers and asset managers seeking durable design engineering and corrosion mitigation strategies for concrete structures in Western Australia and beyond.

TECHT Concrete Testing

  • Compressive strength and density
  • Chloride ion content
  • Carbonation depth
  • Sulphate ion content
  • Cement content
  • Calcium carbonate testing
  • Alkali aggregate reaction (AAR)

TECHT R&D

  • Prototyping and testing of new concepts
  • Collaboration with academia and industry partners
  • Custom laboratory services
  • Third-party verification testing
  • Environment replication and simulation studies
  • Product development
  • Custom experiment design

Research, Development & Innovation

TECHT is committed to pushing the boundaries of corrosion science. Our laboratory team collaborates with clients, universities, and research bodies to deliver custom R&D programs focused on corrosion mechanisms, new material performance, and novel mitigation techniques.

Based in Perth, we support both public and private sector innovation with access to highly specialised corrosion engineering knowledge and real-world testing environments. research, development, and innovation on your behalf. 

Working together to innovate tomorrow’s corrosion solutions.

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