Life cycle asset management
An overview of our research into life cycle asset management
Metals and Metallic Coatings
Corrosion tests can be performed on metals, alloys and metallic coatings, such as hot-dip and electroplated surfaces
Construction Materials
A summary of our research regarding construction materials
Accelerated Environmental Corrosion Tests
MERI has facilities available for humidity testing and neutral salt spray testing to ASTM Standard B117
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) 6
Research into corrosion fatigue failure of a stainless steel stud by Sheffield Hallam University's Materials and Engineering Research Institute
Value stream mapping
Value Stream Mapping provides a diagrammatic depiction of the entire supply chain to ensure a complete and shared understanding of what is happening at the different stages within it
Elemental analysis
We can perform elemental analysis on a wide range of materials by using X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF). We have a state-of-the-art X-ray Fluorescence spectrometer that can provide manufacturers with detailed information on the composition of solids, powders and liquids.
Standard Test Techniques for Paints
We offer a range of techniques for the characterisation of paint coatings in terms of their physical durability, mechanical properties and anti-corrosive performance
Materials testing
The Materials and Engineering Research Institute offers a wide range of services relating to materials testing
Corrosion testing facilities
A list of facilities and equipment for corrosion testing at Sheffield Hallam University's Materials and Engineering Research Institute