Jacketed Flat Corrosion Cell

Overview & Working Principle

The Jacketed Flat Corrosion Cell is designed for controlled electrochemical corrosion testing of flat plate specimens such as metal coupons and coated panels. The specimen is clamped and sealed to form the working electrode boundary of the electrolyte chamber, with a defined exposed area of 1 cm². This fixed geometry improves repeatability and enables reliable normalisation of electrochemical data (e.g., current density, polarisation resistance) for meaningful comparison between materials, coatings, and surface treatments.

A jacketed, water-circulation design allows temperature regulation by flowing thermostated fluid around the cell body. Stable temperature control is valuable for corrosion kinetics, inhibitor screening, and coating barrier studies—especially when comparing performance across different temperatures or when running long-duration EIS tests.

The cell chamber bottom includes an indented base, allowing placement of a magnetic stir bar beneath the chamber to enable magnetic stirring. This supports improved diffusion control and more consistent mass transport conditions where required (for example, during inhibitor testing or when studying oxygen reduction effects in aerated electrolytes).

Key Features & Specifications

• Jacketed flat-cell body with water circulation for temperature control
• Working area: 1 cm² (defined via sealing/masking assembly)
• Standard chamber volumes: 250 mL, 500 mL, and 1000 mL
• Custom volumes available on request to suit specific test protocols and electrolyte requirements
• Indented chamber base enabling magnetic stirring for enhanced diffusion performance
• Supports standard three-electrode measurements and reproducible electrode positioning
  
  

Included Components (Typical Kit)

• Flat corrosion cell × 1
• Ag/AgCl reference electrode × 1
• Platinum mesh counter electrode (20 × 20 mm) × 1
• Liquid seal part × 1
• F-type intake tube × 1
• Luggin capillary (salt bridge) × 1
  
  

Compatibility & Applications

Compatible with research-grade potentiostats/galvanostats for OCP, LPR, Tafel polarisation, cyclic polarisation, and EIS. Typical uses include corrosion rate evaluation, pitting susceptibility screening, inhibitor performance, coating degradation studies, and temperature-dependent corrosion behaviour. It integrates naturally with related workflows using potentiostats, corrosion accessories, and complementary in-situ platforms (e.g., spectroelectrochemistry setups) available through ScienceGears.

Why Choose ScienceGears

ScienceGears provides local Australian and New Zealand support for selecting the right corrosion cell configuration, matching electrodes and consumables, and integrating the cell into a complete electrochemistry workflow for robust, publishable results.