Corrosion and Oxi. of Metals

Course content

Electrochemical principles of corrosion; review of thermodynamic approach as related to corrosion tendency, polarization and its application to corrosion rates. Passivity. Types of corrosion damage. Corrosion in various environments. Principles of corrosion control: design; material selection, surface coatings, treatment of environment, anodic and cathodic protection. Oxidation and tarnish of metals.