Learn the fundamentals of weathering, lighstability and corrosion testing in two half-day seminars – Wednesday and Thursday 12–13 March 2025.
The fundamentals of weathering, lighstability and corrosion testing
- Speaker: Robin Evans, Q-Lab Europe
- Date and time: Wednesday, 12 March 2025 at 13:00 to 17:00 and Thursday 13 March 2025 at 08:30 to 12:30
- Location: Elastocon in Borås, Sweden
- Cost: 500 SEK per person per seminar – 750 SEK for both seminars
- Dinner and networking, 12 March 2025, for those who wish. More information will come later, after registration
- Registration: no later than Friday 7 March 2025 via the form below
Course materials and refreshments are provided. Specify any allergies or special food needs in the registration form. Attendees will also have the opportunity to discuss their applications and ask questions.
The seminars are arranged together with Q-Lab, the global leader in test equipment and contract testing services for weathering, light stability, and corrosion..
Program
12 March 2025 – Afternoon session
- 13:00 Registration
- 13:30 Seminar
Weathering 101
In this practical, easy-to-understand information we will be explaining the fundamentals of weathering and lightstability.
Topics in this session:
- Part 1: Forces of weathering
- Part 2: Outdoor exposure testing
- Part 3: Accelerated laboratory weathering
- Part 4: Weathering test programs
13 March 2025 – Morning session
- 08:30 Registration
- 09:00 Seminar
Atmospheric corrosion 101
This is an overview of corrosion in outdoor environments with a special focus on modern techniques for conducting accelerated testing of corrosion prevention strategies.
Topics in this session:
- Part 1: Corrosion basics
- Part 2: Characterizing corrosive environments and outdoor corrosion testing
- Part 3: Laboratory atmospheric corrosion test methods
- Part 4: Corrosion test monitoring and specimen evaluation
Registration for weathering and corrosion seminars Wednesday and Thursday 29–30 January 2025 at Elastocon
