Evaluation of Electrochemical Corrosion : Experimental Procedures and Characterization

This book gives an overview of the main techniques of corrosion testing. It describes fundamentals of corrosion evolution and recommends how to set up experiments that can analyze corrosion properties and mechanisms. It details problems that occur during experimental testing and how to solve them.

Corrosion of metals and alloys has a significant effect on the economy, pollutes the environment, and is hazardous to human health. To fully evaluate and mitigate the effects of corrosion, it is essential to understand corrosion properties and mechanisms. Evaluation of Electrochemical Corrosion: Experimental Procedures and Characterization provides an overview of the main techniques of corrosion testing. It describes the fundamentals of corrosion evolution and recommends how to set up experiments that can analyze corrosion properties and mechanisms. It details problems that occur during experimental testing and how to solve them. Addresses corrosion theories, basic specimen preparation, and general electrochemical and surface analysis techniquesSuggests experimental procedures for corrosion testingDiscusses the protection of testing cells and errors in testing processesCovers the analysis of electrochemical and surface analysis dataIncludes end-of-chapter exercises for reinforcement of materialFeatures a wealth of industrial case studiesThis book serves as a valuable reference for materials scientists, corrosion researchers, and others seeking to lessen the impact of metallic corrosion in infrastructure and other critical sectors.