• Electrochemical and thermodynamic principles of corrosion processing, electrode potential, exchange current density, polarization, mixed-potential theory, corrosion cells, passivity. Factors affecting corrosion rate. Corrosion rate measurements, corrosion resistance of metals and alloys. Forms of corrosion, pitting corrosion, intergranular corrosion. Corrosion prevention, Cathodic and Anodic protection. Surface treatments, passivation and coatings. Alteration of corrosion environment, inhibitors, oxygen removal. Materials selection and engineering design from corrosion point of view. 

  • 23-24 Winter

23-24 Winter