Corrosion Science and Engineering

  1. Kinetics of Corrosion
    1. Electrochemical Kinetics Fundamentals
      1. Reaction Rate Theory
        1. Activation Energy Concepts
          1. Temperature Effects on Reaction Rates
          2. Electrode Kinetics
            1. Exchange Current Density
              1. Definition and Physical Meaning
                1. Factors Affecting Exchange Current
                  1. Measurement Techniques
                  2. Current-Potential Relationships
                    1. Reversible vs Irreversible Reactions
                    2. Polarization Phenomena
                      1. Definition of Polarization
                        1. Types of Polarization
                          1. Activation Polarization
                            1. Butler-Volmer Equation
                              1. Tafel Approximation
                                1. High and Low Overpotential Regions
                                2. Concentration Polarization
                                  1. Mass Transport Limitations
                                    1. Diffusion Layer Concepts
                                      1. Limiting Current Density
                                      2. Resistance Polarization
                                        1. Ohmic Drop Effects
                                          1. Electrolyte Resistance
                                            1. Solution Conductivity
                                          2. Mixed Potential Theory
                                            1. Concept of Mixed Potential
                                              1. Evans Diagrams
                                                1. Corrosion Potential Determination
                                                  1. Corrosion Current Calculation
                                                  2. Tafel Analysis
                                                    1. Tafel Equation Derivation
                                                      1. Construction of Tafel Plots
                                                        1. Linear Tafel Regions
                                                          1. Extraction of Kinetic Parameters
                                                            1. Tafel Slopes
                                                              1. Exchange Current Densities
                                                              2. Corrosion Rate Determination
                                                                1. Tafel Extrapolation Method
                                                                  1. Limitations and Accuracy
                                                                2. Passivity Phenomena
                                                                  1. Nature of Passive Films
                                                                    1. Film Composition
                                                                      1. Film Structure
                                                                        1. Film Thickness
                                                                        2. Passivation Mechanisms
                                                                          1. Oxide Film Formation
                                                                            1. Adsorption Theory
                                                                              1. Film Growth Kinetics
                                                                              2. Passive Film Properties
                                                                                1. Electronic Properties
                                                                                  1. Ionic Transport
                                                                                    1. Mechanical Properties
                                                                                    2. Breakdown of Passivity
                                                                                      1. Critical Breakdown Potential
                                                                                        1. Localized Breakdown
                                                                                          1. Repassivation Kinetics
                                                                                          2. Factors Affecting Passivity
                                                                                            1. Alloy Composition
                                                                                              1. Environmental Conditions
                                                                                                1. Surface Preparation

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                                                                                            5. Forms of Corrosion