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Corrosion Science and Engineering
1. Introduction to Corrosion
2. Fundamentals of Electrochemistry
3. Thermodynamics of Corrosion
4. Kinetics of Corrosion
5. Forms of Corrosion
6. Corrosion in Specific Environments
7. Corrosion of Engineering Materials
8. Corrosion Testing and Monitoring
9. Corrosion Prevention and Control
10. Corrosion in Specific Industries
3.
Thermodynamics of Corrosion
3.1.
Thermodynamic Principles
3.1.1.
First Law of Thermodynamics
3.1.2.
Second Law of Thermodynamics
3.1.3.
Gibbs Free Energy
3.1.3.1.
Definition and Significance
3.1.3.2.
Calculation Methods
3.2.
Thermodynamic Analysis of Corrosion
3.2.1.
Gibbs Free Energy Change in Corrosion Reactions
3.2.2.
Relationship Between Free Energy and Cell Potential
3.2.3.
Standard Free Energy of Formation
3.3.
Spontaneity of Corrosion Reactions
3.3.1.
Criteria for Spontaneous Reactions
3.3.2.
Thermodynamic Driving Force
3.3.3.
Equilibrium Considerations
3.4.
Thermodynamic vs Kinetic Control
3.4.1.
Thermodynamic Feasibility
3.4.2.
Kinetic Barriers
3.4.3.
Activation Energy Concepts
3.5.
Pourbaix Diagrams
3.5.1.
Theoretical Foundation
3.5.2.
Construction Methodology
3.5.2.1.
Equilibrium Equations
3.5.2.2.
Potential-pH Relationships
3.5.2.3.
Activity Considerations
3.5.3.
Diagram Components
3.5.3.1.
Axes Definition
3.5.3.2.
Boundary Lines
3.5.3.3.
Stability Regions
3.5.4.
Interpretation of Pourbaix Diagrams
3.5.4.1.
Immunity Regions
3.5.4.2.
Corrosion Regions
3.5.4.3.
Passivation Regions
3.5.5.
Applications and Limitations
3.5.5.1.
Practical Use in Corrosion Prediction
3.5.5.2.
Assumptions and Constraints
3.5.6.
Examples of Common Metal Systems
3.5.6.1.
Iron-Water System
3.5.6.2.
Aluminum-Water System
3.5.6.3.
Chromium-Water System
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