Corrosion and corrosion control : an introduction to corrosion science and engineering

Definition and Importance. Electrochemical Mechanisms. Corrosion Tendency and Electrode Potentials. Polarization and Corrosion Rates. Passivity. Iron and Steel. Effect of Stress. Atmospheric Corrosion of Iron and Other Metals. Corrosion of Iron and Other Metals in Soil. Oxidation and Tarnish. Stray--Current Corrosion. Cathodic Protection. Metallic Coatings. Inorganic Coatings. Organic Coatings. Inhibitors and Passivators. Treatment of Water and Steam Systems. Alloying for Corrosion Resistance. Stainless Steels. Copper and Copper Alloys. Aluminum and Magnesium. Lead. Nickel and Nickel Alloys. Cobalt and Cobalt Alloys. Titanium, Zirconium, and Tantalum. Silicon--Iron and Silicon--Nickel Alloys. Problems.…