Sequencer system for data collection of corrosion specimens

A method of collecting corrosion data from specimens, comprising the steps of:

• providing a sequencer system, the sequencer system comprising:
• a container adapted to hold a plurality of specimens and a solution bath therein;
• a reference electrode disposed near one inner side of the container;
• a counter electrode disposed near another inner side of the container, the plurality of specimens being placed between the reference electrode and the counter electrode during a testing session;
• a potentiostat coupled to the reference electrode and the counter electrode, the potentiostat facilitating a plurality of polarization cycles during the testing session;
• a sequencer adapted to be coupled to each specimen, the sequencer switching connection to select specimens between each polarization cycle of the potentiostat;
• and
• a computer coupled to the potentiostat and the sequencer, the computer having a program for controlling synchronized operations of the potentiostat and the sequencer;
• extending a working electrode line between the sequencer and each specimen to couple the sequencer to each specimen;
• supplying the container with the bath solution;
• and
• running the program to test all the specimens, the program controlling the sequencer and monitoring polarization activities in the potentiostat to facilitate the sequencer switching connection between specimens during pauses between polarization cycles.