I am attempting to conduct a research project comparing the effect of various current levels on electrolytic rust removal. Somewhat ironically however, I need a way to induce corrosion in a predictable and fast manner so as to have a standard baseline from which to conduct my experiment. Ideally it would somewhat resemble natural corrosion so that the data is applicable outside of a laboratory setting. Thank you in advance to anyone who answers.
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4$\begingroup$ Not my area, but have you checked any of the corrosion-relevant ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) publications? Corrosion of steels is a big topic, so there may well be standard protocols for preparing test specimens, testing corrosion inhibitors, etc. Best of success! $\endgroup$– Ed VCommented Jun 26, 2023 at 13:06
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2$\begingroup$ A general way to speed corrosion is to use a mix of salt, hydrogen peroxide and vinegar (5% acetic acid), ctsciencecenter.org/blog/science-at-play-instant-rust As @EdV states, this might be used in some ASTM corrosion resistance tests. $\endgroup$– DrMoishe PippikCommented Jun 26, 2023 at 22:13
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