Corrosion Institute of Southern Africa

The Corrosion Institute of Southern Africa was originally formed as the South African Corrosion Council in 1960. It was subsequently constituted as an Institute in 1974. The Institute serves those responsible for combating corrosion: scientists, engineers, anti-corrosion contractors and purveyors of corrosion resistant materials, as well as industrialists seeking to prolong life or preserve equipment. The interests of the Institute embrace the evaluation of a vast range of materials, including both metallic and non-metallic construction materials and corrosion protection methods. The impact of environmental condition on the durability of materials is also considered. In addition to studying how materials corrode and how they can be protected, the Institute also continually stresses that the costs of corrosion can be minimised by good design and the appropriate application of existing technology.

Aims

THE INSTITUTE'S PRIMARY OBJECTIVES

to extend the recognition of corrosion as a problem requiring specialised attention
to promote standardisation in corrosion technology
to promote study and scientific research into corrosion and materials protection technology
to promote the reporting, discussion and publication of corrosion experience and knowledge
to enlist diverse membership so as to achieve reciprocal benefits between:- industries, governmental groups, individuals, educational bodies and academics
to facilitate adequate training facilities for the corrosion protection of materials
to recognise merit and award persons who make a contribution towards corrosion technology.