Corrosion and Corrosion Control

4. Edition April 2008
512 Pages, Hardcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Short Description
Providing a thorough introduction to corrosion science and engineering, Corrosion and Corrosion Control, Fourth Edition uses a quantitative approach (including basic equations-explained and derived-and illustrative problems) to discuss the basic thermodynamic and electrochemical principles that cause corrosion and treats practical corrosion problems and methods of protection and prevention. To reflect the advances in the time since the Third edition, this Fourth Edition places a greater emphasis on environmental issues (like contamination potential of corrosion inhibitors) and introduces new topics like the corrosion of nanomaterials and the element of risk management in corrosion engineering and control.
The classic book on corrosion science and engineering-now in a valuable new edition
The ability to prevent failures by managing corrosion is one of the main global challengesof the twenty-first century. However, most practicing engineers and technologists have only a basic understanding of how they can actively participate in this urgent economic and environmental issue. Now, students and professionals can turn to this newly revised edition of the trusted Corrosion and Corrosion Control for coverage of the latest developments in the field, including advances in knowledge, new alloys for corrosion control, and industry developments in response to public demand.
This Fourth Edition presents an updated overview of the essential aspects of corrosion science and engineering that underpin the tools and technologies used for managing corrosion, enhancing reliability, and preventing failures. Although the basic organization of the book remains unchanged from the previous edition, this new update includes:
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An introduction to new topics, including the element of risk management in corrosion engineering and new advanced alloys for controlling corrosion
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Expanded discussions on electrochemical polarization, predicting corrosion using thermodynamics, steel reinforcements in concrete, and applications of corrosion control technologies in automotive, nuclear, and other industries
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A stronger emphasis on environmental concerns and regulations in the context of their impact on corrosion engineering
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A discussion of the challenge of reliability in nuclear reactors; stainless steels; the concept of critical pitting temperature; and information on critical pitting potential (CPP)
Complemented with numerous examples to help illustrate important points, Corrosion and Corrosion Control, Fourth Edition enables readers to fully understand corrosion and its control and, in turn, help reduce massive economic and environmental loss. It is a must-read for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in engineering and materials science courses, as well as for engineers, technologists, researchers, and other professionals who need information on this timely topic.
2. Electrochemical Mechanisms.
3. Thermodynamics: Corrosion Tendency and Electrode Potentials.
4. Thermodynamics: Pourbaix Diagrams.
5. Kinetics: Polarization and Corrosion Rates.
6. Passivity.
7. Iron and Steel.
8. Effect of Stress.
9. Atmospheric Corrosion.
10. Corrosion in Soils .
11. Oxidation.
12. Stray-Current Corrosion.
13. Cathodic Protection.
14. Metallic Coatings.
15. Inorganic Coatings.
16. Organic Coatings.
17. Inhibitors and Passivators.
18. Treatment of Water and Steam Systems.
19. Alloying for Corrosion Resistance; Stainless Steels.
20. Copper and Copper Alloys.
21. Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys.
22. Magnesium and Magnesium Alloys.
23. Nickel and Nickel Alloys.
24. Cobalt and Cobalt Alloys.
25. Titanium.
26. Zirconium.
27. Tantalum.
28. Lead.
29. Appendix.
Additional Conversion Factors.
Current Density Equivalent to a Corrosion Rate of 1 gmd.
Index.
THE LATE HERBERT H. UHLIG, PhD, was Professor of Metallurgy and served as director of MIT's Corrosion Laboratory for twenty-nine years. He published over 200 scientificpapers and edited The Corrosion Handbook. Among many distinguished honors, he served as president of The Electrochemical Society and was a Guggenheim Fellow.