MIME 512 — Corrosion and Degradation of Materials

Electrochemical theory of metal corrosion, Evans Diagrams, corrosion rate controlling mechanisms, mixed corrodents, alloying effects, passivation. Discussion and analysis of the various forms of corrosion. Corrosion prevention methods. Oxidation of alloys-mechanisms and kinetics. Degradation of ceramics and polymers. Case studies.

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• Difficulty: 3.00 out of 5
• Credits: 3
• Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
• Department: Mining & Materials Engineering
• Prerequisites: MIME 261 and MIME 352 or permission of instructor.