Metal Science and Corrosion
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
This course aims to give a fundamental knowledge on the physical chemistry of metals and then to apply the relevant concepts for a basic understanding of corrosion phenomena.
Expected learning outcomes
Students will know basic concepts in the science of metals and in electrochemistry, acquiring a fundamental knowledge of corrosion and of the strategies aimed to prevent it or to protect a metal from being corroded. They will be able to study a corrosion phenomenon, to distinguish among different type of corrosions, to choose the best strategies to prevent corrosion and to protect metals, including the selection of the most suitable metallic materials.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Course syllabus
-Introduction to the Science of Metals: free-electron theory, elementary band theory.
-Introduction to Electrochemistry: thermodynamics and kinetics, Pourbaix diagrams, electrocatalysis.
-Corrosion: introduction, electrochemical description of corrosion (mixed potential theory, Evans diagrams), passivation and trans passivation. Localized corrosion. Other types of corrosion (galvanic, stress-corrosion, intergranular, dealloying).
-Protection against corrosion.
-Introduction to Electrochemistry: thermodynamics and kinetics, Pourbaix diagrams, electrocatalysis.
-Corrosion: introduction, electrochemical description of corrosion (mixed potential theory, Evans diagrams), passivation and trans passivation. Localized corrosion. Other types of corrosion (galvanic, stress-corrosion, intergranular, dealloying).
-Protection against corrosion.
Prerequisites for admission
Competences and knowledge on physical chemistry (thermodynamics and kinetics, quantum mechanics), on mathematical analysis and on basic physics
Teaching methods
Frontal teaching
Teaching Resources
- P.A. Cox "The electronic Structure and Chemistry of Solids" Oxford Science Publications
- E. McCafferty Introduction to Corrosion Science, Springer.
- G. Bianchi, F. Mazza Corrosione e protezione dei metallic (Associazione Italiana di Metallurgia)
- E. McCafferty Introduction to Corrosion Science, Springer.
- G. Bianchi, F. Mazza Corrosione e protezione dei metallic (Associazione Italiana di Metallurgia)
Assessment methods and Criteria
Oral: discussion that could include short exercises and interpretation of diagrams
Written: in case of valid justification (for example, for specific health issues)
Written: in case of valid justification (for example, for specific health issues)
CHIM/02 - PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 48 hours
Professor:
Minguzzi Alessandro
Shifts:
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Professor:
Minguzzi AlessandroProfessor(s)