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 Institute Aims
- Extend the recognition of corrosion as a problem, requiring specialised attention.
- Promote standardisation in corrosion technology.
- Promote study and scientific research into corrosion and materials protection technology.
- Promote the reporting, discussion and publication of corrosion experience and knowledge.
- Enlist diverse membership so as to achieve reciprocal benefits between industries, governmental groups, individuals, educational bodies and academics.
- Facilitate adequate training facilities for the corrosion protection of materials.
- Recognise merit and reward persons who make a contribution towards corrosion technology.