🧪 CORROSION SCAVENGER HUNT GIVEAWAY 🎨

WCAD Scavenger Hunt (1)Join the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), the World Corrosion Organization (WCO), and the European Federation of Corrosion (EFC) in shining a spotlight on corrosion this month by taking part in a scavenger hunt that helps raise awareness in a fun, creative way! ✨
Join the #CorrosionInEverydayLife Scavenger Hunt this April for your chance to win a stunning corrosion-inspired print by Jean Kittel, a Lyon-based researcher and artist whose work transforms the impact of time on metal into visual poetry.

🔍 How to enter:

STEP 1:
Find and photograph these 6 real-world examples of corrosion in your surroundings:
  • Rusted Boundaries – Find corrosion on a metal fence or railing, especially at joints or chipped paint areas.
  • Auto Oxidation – Find rust on a car—such as on the bumper, wheel well, or exhaust—from road salt or moisture.
  • Sticky Hinges – Find a rusted door hinge, handle, or lock.
  • Under Pressure – Locate corroded pipes, sprinkler systems, or HVAC components.
  • Rusty Connections – Spot corroded bolts, screws, or fasteners on signs, benches, or outdoor structures.
  • Flaking Failures – Spot peeling, bubbling, or cracking paint from corrosion.
STEP 2: Create a collage, video, or gallery-style post showing all found examples. Include a caption tagging AMPP and using the hashtag #CorrosionInEverydayLife.
STEP 3: Then, submit the link to your post here: 👉 https://forms.office.com/r/3HT7eUmU0X

🗓️ Deadline to enter: April 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM CST

JeanKittelArt📌 Two lucky winners will be chosen! Open to participants worldwide, ages 18+. One entry per person. By entering, you give AMPP permission to share your post with credit.
Let’s spotlight corrosion in our world—and celebrate the science and art behind it! 🔧🎨

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Upcoming events

EUROCORR 2025
07.09.2025 - 11.09.2025 / Stavanger, Norway
PractiCORR 2025
25.11.2025 / Warsaw, Poland


Contact

World Corrosion Organization
P.O. Box 2544
New York, NY 10116-2544
U.S.A.
Prof. Willi Meier