EIS is subject of two-part FSCT Virtual Learning Conference.

The FSCT will host a two-part Virtual Learning Conference focusing on Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS). "Part I: Fundamentals of EIS" will be held on Thursday, May 11 and "Part II: Evaluation of Coatings with EIS" will be offered on May 25. Instructors for the courses are Dr. Pete Peterson and Dr. Bob Rodgers, of Gamry Instruments, Inc.

Part I: Fundamentals of EIS

Thursday, May 11, 2006

2:00 pm to 3:30 pm (ET)

Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy is a general-purpose electrochemical technique applicable to virtually all areas of electrochemistry. This initial session discusses the basics of electrochemistry and EIS. Data acquisition (instrumentation and cells) and data analysis are addressed in detail. The concept of interpreting the data with equivalent circuits is explained.

Part II: Evaluation of Coatings with EIS

Thursday, May 25, 2006

2:00 pm to 3:30 pm (ET)

This course addresses the use of EIS to measure the quality of aircraft, marine, or industrial maintenance coatings. The electrochemical characteristics of high-performance coatings and their effect on EIS measurement are detailed. In addition, methods to stress the coatings while making periodic EIS measurements are described. The assessment of both barrier properties and adhesion of coatings is addressed.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

* Review the basics of electrochemistry

* Discuss the basics of EIS

* Explain the electrochemical nature of high-performance coatings

* Discuss the challenges of making an EIS measurement on a high-impedance coating

* Describe several protocols for testing coatings by using EIS in a program that stresses the coating to failure

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

R & D, quality control, and technology personnel responsible for improving or quantifying the quality of aircraft, marine, and industrial maintenance coatings will benefit from these sessions. EIS is currently employed by suppliers, formulators, and end users.

COURSE INSTRUCTORS:

Pete Peterson is the sales and marketing manager at Gamry Instruments, Warminster, PA. He received a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Georgia and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of South Carolina. Dr. Peterson held a post-doctoral appointment at the Chemistry Department at Tulane University in New Orleans. He served as an analytical chemist at AMAX Nickel Refining Company before joining the scientific instrumentation industry, where he has spent most of his career.

Bob Rodgers is a senior electrochemist at Gamry Instruments. Dr. Rodgers received the B.S. and M.S. Degrees in Chemistry from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn and his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Clarkson University. Following a post-doc at Cal Tech, he spent several years teaching Chemistry and Electrochemistry at Michigan State University and Lehigh University. He then joined the electrochemical instrumentation industry and has spent the last 25 years understanding and improving EIS measurement.

Registration

EARLY BIRD FEES: Register by May 5 to receive the discounted rate (per course) of: $349 FSCT member; $399 nonmember.

REGULAR FEES: After May 5, the registration fees per course are: $399 FSCT member; $449 nonmember.

Only one fee is charged per location, regardless of the number of participants.

To register online, visit the FSCT website, www.coatingstech.org. To register by phone, call 877.894.6876.

For more information, contact Education, FSCT, 492 Norristown Rd., Blue Bell, PA 19422-2350; voice: 610.940.0777; fax: [phone]; email: [e-mail].