A Corrosometer Probe (the trade name for electrical resistance probes) has two main components: the measuring element and the reference element. The rate of corrosion is determined by measuring the difference in resistance between these two elements. Since the measuring element is exposed to the electrolyte, it can experience corrosion and its resistance will increase as its diameter decreases. The reference element, sealed inside the probe, will remain stable until complete corrosion failure of the probe is reached.

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Steel structures, Marine environments, Materials, Corrosion rate, Probes, Rebar, Metal loss, Instrumentation, Steel, Corrosion probes, Electrical resistance probes, Elements, Concrete
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