This integrated webspace provides detailed information generated at NPL in recent years on a number of different materials, degradation processes and test methods that have importance in connection with Lifetime Management of Materials. The information is presented in the form of NPL Reports, Measurement Notes, Good Practice Guides and Technical Reviews. These provide greater insight into the underlying science on which the on-line guides available elsewhere on this website are based.

Information is available in the following topic areas:

• Adhesives
• Hardmetals and Ceramics
• Joined Systems - Design for Fatigue and Creep
• Metal Matrix Composites
• Metals and Alloys
• Polymer Matrix Composites
• Polymers (including PEM Fuel Cells)

Alternatively you may wish to search the publications database:

NPL Publications Database Search

Online Guides

Click on one of the areas below for the online guides:

• Corrosion Science
• Corrosion Control
• Construction Industry
• Specific Applications
• Use of Paints and Coatings