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Corrosion Science and Engineering

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  • Explores the science of corrosion, the principles and the theoretical background, prevention and protection systems, and various forms of corrosion
  • Provides a comprehensive and rigorous analysis of the most relevant parameters used to quantify corrosion damage
  • Includes the engineering tools needed to make a proper corrosion assessment and select the optimal protection technique, depending on the specific aggressive environment and the desired service life
  • Pictures, figures, graphs and schematic models help ensure a clearer understanding of the science and engineering of corrosion.
  • Edited by Luciano Lazzari and MariaPia Pedeferri

Part of the book series: Engineering Materials (ENG.MAT.)

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Table of contents (30 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxix
  2. General Principles of Corrosion

    • Pietro Pedeferri (Deceased)
    Pages 1-16
  3. Electrochemical Mechanism

    • Pietro Pedeferri (Deceased)
    Pages 17-35
  4. Thermodynamics of Aqueous Corrosion

    • Pietro Pedeferri (Deceased)
    Pages 37-56
  5. Pourbaix Diagrams

    • Pietro Pedeferri (Deceased)
    Pages 57-72
  6. Kinetics of Aqueous Corrosion

    • Pietro Pedeferri (Deceased)
    Pages 73-102
  7. Evans Diagrams

    • Pietro Pedeferri (Deceased)
    Pages 103-118
  8. Corrosion Factors

    • Pietro Pedeferri (Deceased)
    Pages 119-143
  9. Uniform Corrosion in Acidic and Aerated Solutions

    • Pietro Pedeferri (Deceased)
    Pages 145-167
  10. Macrocell Corrosion Mechanism

    • Pietro Pedeferri (Deceased)
    Pages 169-182
  11. Galvanic Corrosion

    • Pietro Pedeferri (Deceased)
    Pages 183-206
  12. Pitting Corrosion

    • Pietro Pedeferri (Deceased)
    Pages 207-230
  13. Crevice Corrosion

    • Pietro Pedeferri (Deceased)
    Pages 231-242
  14. Stress Corrosion Cracking and Corrosion-Fatigue

    • Pietro Pedeferri (Deceased)
    Pages 243-273
  15. Hydrogen-Induced Damage

    • Pietro Pedeferri (Deceased)
    Pages 275-295
  16. Intergranular and Selective Corrosion

    • Pietro Pedeferri (Deceased)
    Pages 297-311
  17. Erosion-Corrosion and Fretting

    • Pietro Pedeferri (Deceased)
    Pages 313-325
  18. Corrosion Prevention by Coatings

    • Pietro Pedeferri (Deceased)
    Pages 327-361
  19. Environmental Control

    • Pietro Pedeferri (Deceased)
    Pages 363-382
  20. Cathodic and Anodic Protection

    • Pietro Pedeferri (Deceased)
    Pages 383-422

About this book

This textbook discusses the latest advances in the corrosion of metals and related protection methods, and explores all corrosion-related aspects used in natural and industrial environments, including monitoring and testing. Throughout the textbook, the science and engineering of corrosion are merged to help readers perform correct corrosion assessments in both the design phase and plant management phase, and to define the optimal protection technique. In addition, the book addresses basic aspects of corrosion science, including the electrochemical mechanism, thermodynamic and kinetic aspects, the use of Pourbaix and Evans diagrams, and various forms of corrosion (from uniform to localised to stress corrosion phenomena); as well as the protection systems adopted to combat corrosion, including inhibitors, coatings and cathodic protection. Such basic knowledge is fundamental to understanding the “corrosion engineering” approach applied to the durability of metals immersed in water, buried in soil, exposed to the atmosphere, used in reinforced concrete, in the human body and in petrochemical plants, or at risk of high-temperature corrosion. A final chapter is dedicated to the use of statistics in corrosion. All chapters include exercises and practical examples to help students understand, predict, evaluate and mitigate corrosion problems. As such, the book offers the ideal learning resource for all students of corrosion courses in chemical, mechanical, energy and materials engineering at the graduate and advanced undergraduate level, as well as a valuable reference guide for engineers whose work involves real-world applications.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy

    Pietro Pedeferri

About the author

Pietro Pedeferri (1938-2008) was full professor of Corrosion and Protection of Materials at Politecnico di Milano, Italy. His work mainly focused on the corrosion of steel in concrete, and he published more than 300 papers and a dozen books in the field of corrosion and materials technology. 

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Buying options

eBook USD 69.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 89.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 129.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

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