Introduction to Corrosion Science

Introduction to Corrosion Science is suitable for a one-semester course in corrosion science at the graduate or advanced undergraduate level for students that do not have backgrounds in electrochemistry but have taken introductory courses in materials science or physical chemistry. The text follows the approach of a physical chemist or materials scientist and is geared toward students of physical chemistry, materials science, and engineering. In addition, practicing corrosion engineers and materials engineers will find useful information that will broaden their understanding of the fundamental principles of corrosion science. This textbook grew out of classroom lectures, which the author presented as a Professorial Lecturer at George Washington University, Washington, D.C.Chapters on:o Charged interfaceso Electrochemical cellso Thermodynamics of corrosiono Corrosion kinetics and mixed potential theoryo Concentration polarization and diffusiono Passivityo Crevice corrosion and pittingo Stress-corrosion cracking and corrosion fatigueo Corrosion inhibitorso Corrosion under organic coatingso AC impedanceo High temperature oxidationKey features:o Detailed illustrationso Worked example problemso Problem sets after each chaptero Extensive referenceso Appendices to show the origin of important equationsAbout the author:Dr. E. McCafferty is a Professorial Lecturer at George Washington University and a consultant to the Naval Research Laboratory, Washington D.C., where he has conducted research in corrosion science for over thirty years.