This page provides details on many topics regarding the surface oxide testing that either was not included in or has been summarized from our last article.  Click on topics on the list below.

(Basic details about our Surface Oxide Tester are found at this link.)

 

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Three features that should be in all Surface Oxide Testers and have been clearly called for in all articles or specifications.

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The influence of current density on the surface oxide results on shaved rod.

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Curves from Simulator Tests.

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Two Key Characteristics Discovered in Sub-Surface Oxide Modeling

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Dual Dissolved Oxygen Level Testing Details Continued

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Using Test History

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Twist Testing with Fines Capture.

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Potential Cost Savings from Understanding when Sub-Surface Oxides are Present

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Dual Current Density Method: Example calculations.

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Appearances can be deceiving:  It is not always possible to discern surface oxide thickness' by eye.

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Use of Copper Foil.

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For the non-Chemist, a mechanical analogy of the Surface Oxide Tester

 

Home Up Basics of Film Analysis SO Calculations Calibration SO Curve Analysis Test History Monitoring Shaved Rod Properties 3 Basic Surface Oxide Details Cost Savings with Better Understanding Dual Dissolved Oxygen Level Testing Appearances can be deceiving Dual Current Density Method Surface Oxide Details Sub-Surface Oxide Characteristics Capturing Fines During Twisting SO Testing SO Analogy