Materials, Corrosion and Protection

This book introduces corrosion mechanisms and protection technologies for metallic and non-metallic materials. A focus lies on the protection of high-tech materials with applications in space and environments exposed to unclear radiation and biological hazards. The determination, measurement and control of different corrosion mechanisms are discussed in detail. Combining theories with case studies, it is an essential reference for material scientists and engineers. * Illustrates thermodynamics and kinetics of corrosion. * Discusses corrosion at local and overall level. * Provides solutions to corrosions in nature and human-impacted environments. Preface Contents List of contributing authors 1. Introduction 2. Thermodynamics of materials corrosion 3. Electrochemical corrosion kinetics 4. Oxidation and hot corrosion of metals and alloys 5. Uniform corrosion and passivation in metallic materials 6. Localized corrosion in metallic materials 7. Stress corrosion cracking of metals 8. Corrosion and protection of metals in the natural environment and chemical medium 9. Corrosion and protection of nonmetal material 10. Corrosion of materials in high-technology field 11. Protection technology of material corrosion Subject index

This book introduces corrosion mechanisms and protection technologies for metallic and non-metallic materials. A focus lies on the protection of high-tech materials with applications in space and environments exposed to unclear radiation and biological hazards. The determination, measurement and control of different corrosion mechanisms are discussed in detail. Combining theories with case studies, it is an essential reference for material scientists and engineers.