The main cause of corrosion in reinforced concrete is diffusion of degradation factors such as chloride ions, carbon dioxide, and sulfate ions. To monitor the extent of the corrosion in reinforced concrete, it is necessary to recognize and track the diffusion of degradation factors. In this paper, we suggest thin-film iron sensorto measure the penetration of chloride ions. The sensor indicates results as electrical resistance and change in electrical resistance. The sensor and contact pad are connected by an anisotropic conducting film (ACF) bonding in order to reduce the influence of the contact electrical resistance. The sensor’s electrical resistance increases with corrosive behavior and external chloride ion concentration. Use of these thin-film iron sensors enables measurement and monitoring of the depth of chloride ion diffusion in concrete.

• 임혜린(성균관대학교 신소재공학부 박사과정) | Im, Healin
• 김선국(성균관대학교 신소재공학부 부교수, 공학박사) | lKim, Sunkook