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Introduction to corrosion, calculation of rate of corrosion
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Factors that influence corrosion related to the metal and medium.
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3 |
Basic corrosion reactions, anodic and cathodic reactions.
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Investigation of corrosion by thermodynamic methods, half cell reactions, cell potentials, Nerst Equation, EMF and galvanic series.
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Kinetic investigation of corrosion, electrode kinetics.
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6 |
Over potential and polarization.
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Mid-term Exams
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8 |
Mathematical terms of over potential, exchange current density, charge transfer current
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9 |
Diffusion polarization and ohmic drop
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10 |
Passivization, anodik polarization curve
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Passivization and passive surface films.
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12 |
Types of corrosion, uniform corrosion, galvanic couple.
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13 |
Cleavage corrosion and prevention methods.
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14 |
Pitting corrosion, intergranular corrosion, dezincification, gratification corrosion.
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