Corrosion of Materials

1 Unit · Graduate

Corrosion is the deterioration of materials due to electrochemical attack by the environment, driven by the flow of electrons and ions. We will develop fundamental understanding of these electrochemical reactions at equilibrium and their behavior away from equilibrium. This will be followed by the exploration of various corrosion phenomena, their scientific and quantitative basis, and how we can mitigate the adverse effects of corrosion. We will also learn that corrosion can be good and plays an integral role in developing sustainable energy resources and maintaining our infrastructure.