Corrosion, May 12-14, 2026
Event Date:
May 12, 2026
Event Time:
8:30 am
Event Location:
ASM International
Corrosion affects every industry—from automotive and aerospace to infrastructure, petroleum, pharmaceuticals, and beyond—and is costly, dangerous, wasteful, and unsightly. Yet corrosion can be predicted, controlled, and often prevented with the right knowledge. This comprehensive course covers the eight major forms of corrosion along with proven monitoring, prediction, and control techniques applicable to all metals. The emphasis throughout is on practical applications for solving real-world industrial corrosion problems.
Corrosion: Understanding the Basics will be provided and used throughout the course to help guide you in the learning process.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS CLASS?
- Civil, mechanical, chemical, and marine engineers
- Plant managers and maintenance supervisors
- Materials engineers and metallurgists
- Design engineers and specification writers
- Quality assurance and quality control professionals
- Technicians working with metal structures and equipment
- Chemical and petroleum industry specialists
LEARNNG OBJECTIVES
Upon the completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Identify the eight major forms of corrosion and which are of concern for specific applications
- Relate the occurrence and severity of corrosion to the natural driving forces
- Describe common corrosion test methods for various applications
- Avoid many of the design traps that speed corrosive decay
- Recognize applicable corrosion control techniques and their limitations
COURSE OUTLINE:
Lesson 1: The Effects and Economic Impact of Corrosion
Lesson 2: Basic Concepts Important to Corrosion
Lesson 3: Principles of Aqueous Corrosion
Lesson 4: Forms of Corrosion
Lesson 5: Types of Corrosive Environments
Lesson 6: Corrosion Characteristics of Structural Materials
Lesson 7: Corrosion Control by Proper Design
Lesson 8: Corrosion Control by Materials Selection
Lesson 9: Corrosion Control by Protective Coatings and Inhibitors
Lesson 10: Corrosion Control by Cathodic and Anodic Protection
Lesson 11: Corrosion Testing and Monitoring
Lesson 12: Techniques for Diagnosis of Corrosion Failures
Continuing Education Units: 2.0
Pricing:
List Price: $ 2,275.00
Member Pricing: $ 2,075.00
(Please make sure you use your membership email address when providing attendee information to receive your member discount.)
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Event FAQs
STANDARD CLASS HOURS: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (Eastern Time) unless otherwise scheduled.
LUNCH AND BREAKS: Lunch and a selection of coffee, tea and snacks are provided. Vending machines are available for purchase of soft drinks and snacks. NOTE: Please notify us at least two weeks prior to start of class of any food allergies or restrictions by email to [email protected] and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
LODGING: ASM Headquarters offer the following hotel as part of our preferred lodging. Please request the ASM International negotiated rate when making reservations.
Homewood Suites by Hilton
25725 Central Parkway
Beachwood, OH 44122
13.2 miles from ASM Headquarters
216.464.9600
Book your corporate rate for ASM International: Corporate Code: 003015493
ASM Student Executive Studio Suite Rate: $124/night
Booking Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=CLEBDHW&corporateCode=3015493
Amenities:
· A Spacious Suite offering free high-speed internet access and a fully equipped kitchen
· Complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffet Daily
· Complimentary Wednesday evening social and drinks* served Monday through Thursday
· Complimentary On-Site Fitness Facility
· Complimentary Business Center
· Indoor Swimming Pool and Whirlpool
TRANSPORTATION: Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from ASM International which is located at 9639 Kinsman Road, Novelty, Ohio 44073-0002. The closest major airport is Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Cleveland, OH. See www.clevelandairport.com for ground transportation options and additional information.
COMMUNICATION: Access to course materials requires a unique email address for the student enrolled. All communications concerning the status of the class will be accomplished by email. It is the responsibility of the class registrant to ensure that a valid email address has been supplied and email filter settings are not preventing delivery of emails from ASM International.
We look forward to seeing you at the Dome. If you have any questions, please contact ASM International Member Service Center (440.671.3800 or [email protected])
REGISTRATION FEES: Any unpaid registrations MUST be paid in full on or before the first day of class.
COURSE CANCELLATION: ASM International reserves the right to cancel any class; refunding registration fees, if necessary, without additional financial obligation. In the event it is necessary for ASM to cancel a class, email notification will be sent no less than two weeks prior to the class starting date.
It is highly recommended that non-refundable airline tickets are purchased only after verifying that the class will run as scheduled by contacting the ASM Member Service Center (440.671.3800 or [email protected]). ASM International is not liable for any fees associated with a participant having to reschedule airline reservations due to a course cancellation.
For additional information, please see the ASM Education Cancellation Policy for description of fees and policy on registration cancellation.
