NACEstandaards

NACE standards are technical standards and recommended practices developed by NACE International, The Corrosion Society, to guide corrosion prevention, inspection, and assessment across multiple industries. They cover a broad range of topics including protective coatings and linings, cathodic protection, corrosion inhibitors, materials selection, and methods for monitoring, testing, and auditing corrosion control programs. The goal is to promote safety, reliability, and cost-effective asset management.

Standards are produced by volunteer technical committees made up of engineers, scientists, and industry practitioners. They describe design considerations, installation procedures, operation and maintenance practices, performance criteria, and test methods. Organizations reference these standards in project specifications, procurement documents, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance programs. Widespread use in sectors such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, water utilities, and infrastructure supports consistent corrosion control practices globally.

Access to NACE standards typically requires purchase, though summaries and certain guidance materials may be available publicly. Standards are revised periodically to reflect advances in materials, coatings technology, inspection techniques, and field experience; new editions or addenda supersede previous versions. NACE also engages with other international standards bodies to align terminology and methods where feasible, complementing ISO, API, and regional standards to support cross-border projects and harmonized corrosion management.