PRINCIPLES OF CORROSION
Thermodynamics and kinetics of metallic corrosion. The common forms of corrosion and corrosion susceptibility tests. Electrochemical measurement of corrosion rates. Corrosion prevention, economic considerations. High temperature oxidation and sulphidation. Corrosion case histories.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: M S & E 330 , or graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Characterize various modes of corrosion Audience: Undergraduate 2. Investigate the societal impact of corrosion Audience: Undergraduate 3. Explore methods of corrosion prevention Audience: Undergraduate 4. Interpret the thermodynamic and electrochemical basis of corrosion Audience: Undergraduate 5. Analyze corrosion kinetics using Tafel equations Audience: Undergraduate 6. Explain principles of high temperature corrosion Audience: Undergraduate 7. Apply concepts of corrosion to specific technology sectors Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Characterize various modes of corrosion Audience: Undergraduate 2. Investigate the societal impact of corrosion Audience: Undergraduate 3. Explore methods of corrosion prevention Audience: Undergraduate 4. Interpret the thermodynamic and electrochemical basis of corrosion Audience: Undergraduate 5. Analyze corrosion kinetics using Tafel equations Audience: Undergraduate 6. Explain principles of high temperature corrosion Audience: Undergraduate 7. Apply concepts of corrosion to specific technology sectors Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027
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Catalogue variants
- PRINCIPLES OF CORROSION · 3 credits.