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Principles of Corrosion Processes

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Corrosion Processes

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In this chapter, principles of corrosion processes are illustrated with special emphasis on electrochemical aspects. Galvanic and electrolytic cells implicated in various corrosion and protection processes are analyzed with examples. Concentration cells are outlined with reference to galvanic corrosion and formation of differential aeration (oxygen) regions leading to pitting corrosion. Electrochemical kinetics and mixed potential theory are discussed. Active-passive transition in metals and alloys is brought out. Anodic and cathodic protection based on electrochemical principles find technological applications in industrial corrosion protection. Mechanisms involved in biofouling and microbially influenced corrosion are critically analyzed. Human body as a corrosion environment with reference to implanted biomaterials is also brought out.

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The author is thankful to The National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI) for the award of Honorary Scientist Contingency Grant.

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  1. Department of Materials of Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 560012, India

    K. A. Natarajan

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  1. School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA

    George Vachtsevanos

  2. Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

    K. A. Natarajan

  3. drR2 Consulting, LLC, West Hartford, CT, USA

    Ravi Rajamani

  4. Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA

    Peter Sandborn

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Natarajan, K.A. (2020). Principles of Corrosion Processes. In: Vachtsevanos, G., Natarajan, K., Rajamani, R., Sandborn, P. (eds) Corrosion Processes. Structural Integrity, vol 13. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-32831-3_2

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