Corrosion & Salt Spray Classroom Course

Take the Corrosion & Salt Spray live at SUR/FIN 2025 in Rosemont, Illinois.

2 Sessions, Tuesday, June 3-Wednesday, June 4 8:00 AM-5:00 PM CT. 

Course Description: This course provides an in-depth understanding of the accelerated corrosion testing commonly used in the industry with an emphasis on salt-spray cabinet operations, corrosion mechanisms, and corrosion testing. 

Learning Objectives: 
Those completing this course and/or earning a certificate in Corrosion & Salt Spray are able to demonstrate: 

  • The proper selection and maintenance the proper chemistry of a salt-spray corrosion chamber and preparation of samples for testing. 
  • Accurate reading and recording of results for different finishes and substrates. 
  • Clear understanding of achieving customer requirements, specification requirements and interpretation of standards including ASTM B-117. 
  • Overview of alternate accelerated corrosion tests including CASS, Humidity Chambers, Corrodkote, Acetic Acid, and Kesternich tests. 

Designed For but not limited to: Quality Control and Lab personnel responsible for the operation of corrosion chambers.  ‎ ‎

Course Content Level: Intermediate to Advanced (200 to 300 Level) 

Approx Hours to Complete: 10 Hours‎

Elective: Secondary Elective for Master Surface Finishers (MSF) designation.  

Instructor: Adam Blakely

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Glossary of Industry Terms
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Open to download resource. This glossary encompasses the majority of terms utilized in the industry, specifically focusing on those with specialized meanings relevant to surface finishing processes. Terms commonly used in the Foundation’s courses may not be reiterated here.
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Formula Worksheet
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Open to download resource. This formula worksheet is designed to support the Airline & Aerospace Surface Finishing (CAF) Self Study Course. We recommend downloading a copy for your records.
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Corrosion & Salt Spray Self Study Course
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Begin self-paced component package. The Corrosion & Salt Spray Self Study Course provides an in-depth understanding of the accelerated corrosion testing commonly used in the industry with an emphasis on salt-spray cabinet operations, corrosion mechanisms, and corrosion testing. It is recommended that you achieve a score of 80% or higher on the lesson knowledge checks before registering for the Corrosion & Salt Spray Exam. Click 'View Course' to begin.
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