Corrosion and Surface Chemistry of Metals

Providing a carefully developed and comprehensive overview of the corrosion chemistry of metallic materials, this book covers the principal methods of corrosion prevention. It includes a systematic study of the physical chemistry of the surface supported by state-of-the-art analysis methods. The author builds a scientific foundation based on thermodynamics and kinetics of electrode-electrolyte interaction and other surface processes. He applies these fundamentals to analyze and derive models used in the study of corrosion for metals and their alloys. Coverage includes electrochemical attack, high-temperature oxidation, passivity, atmospheric corrosion, and the roles of wear and strain.