{"id":20061,"date":"2026-07-08T17:52:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T15:52:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iwgplating.com\/?p=20061"},"modified":"2026-07-14T08:49:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T06:49:06","slug":"korrosionspruefungen-fuer-dekorative-oberflaechen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iwgplating.com\/en\/korrosionspruefungen-fuer-dekorative-oberflaechen\/","title":{"rendered":"Making Quality Visible \u2013 Corrosion Testing for Decorative Finishes"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Making Quality Visible \u2013 Corrosion Testing for Decorative Finishes<\/h1>
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An Overview of Our Corrosion Testing Methods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A decorative finish should not only look high-quality \u2013 it must also maintain its performance under real-life conditions over the long term. Sweat, moisture and sulphur-containing atmospheres can attack plated surfaces, leading to discolouration, corrosion and ultimately a reduced service life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To reliably assess the durability of electroplated coatings, IWG offers a range of standardised corrosion tests. We carry out these tests both for our own coatings and as an external testing service for our customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Artificial Sweat Test<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Jewellery, watches, eyewear and writing instruments are exposed to human sweat on a daily basis. The composition of sweat can attack metal surfaces, causing discolouration and corrosion.
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During the artificial sweat test, components are exposed to a defined test solution that simulates human perspiration. Depending on customer requirements, different standards or customised test conditions can be applied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This test is particularly suitable for assessing:<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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