MSE 741 Principles of Corrosion


Fundamental concepts of aqueous corrosion and their application to solving problems of materials degradation in response to environmental exposure. Will address electrochemical nature of corrosion including the roles of solution concentration, applied potential, and pH on corrosion thermodynamics. Includes discussion of the eight commonly recognized classes of corrosion with limited extension to hot corrosion. Means of limiting corrosive attack by both design and electrochemical intervention will be covered. 3 credit hours.

Prerequisite		MAT 201 and CH 431 or MAT 301 or consent of the MSE Department
Course Objectives		Upon satisfactory completion of this course, students will: Understand the basic principles and mechanisms of electrochemical corrosion; be able to relate the thermodynamic and kinetic behavior to accessible electrical measurements and commonly used tools such as Pourbaix diagrams. Be familiar with the behavior of common classes of engineering materials and their response to active environments. Be able to make initial choices of materials suitable for a variety of challenging corrosive environments and be familiar with additional sources of information and their use. Understand the design principles required to avoid some of the most common corrosion failures and hazards of the use of specific materials. Be familiar with common techniques of corrosion prevention including anodic and cathodic protection, coatings, and inhibitors.
Course Requirements		Homework: 5 sets (worth 25 points total, organization and grammar count) Examinations: 3 examinations (worth 20, 20 and 35 points) Total points possible 100. Software Requirements: none Hardware requirements: purchase(recommended) or access to a digital multimeter, approximately $20 at hardware or electronics stores. Purchase of a few alligator clips is also recommended, approximately $4.
Textbook		TBA
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Instructor		Thomas K Glasgow, Engineering Online Teaching Associate Materials Scientist NASA Lewis Research Center - Cleveland, OH Email: tkglasgo@unity.ncsu.edu