Metal Science and Corrosion
A.Y. 2020/2021
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
Lesson period
Second semester
All lessons will be held in ASYNCHRONOUSLY and the videos will be regularly uploaded on the ARIEL website (https://aminguzzimsc.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/v5/home/Default.aspx ; one video for every 2 hours of equivalent frontal lesson).
The teacher will be available for supplementary explanations and for Questions & Answers sessions on the ARIEL forum and on MS Teams. This will be done during the course's schedule or on demand in case of overlap with other courses or for other justified reasons.
Further details will be given during the introduction lesson that will be held SYNCHRONOUSLY on MS Teams.
Any other notice or warning relevant to the course will be posted on the ARIEL's notice boards. Please, check it regularly.
The teacher will be available for supplementary explanations and for Questions & Answers sessions on the ARIEL forum and on MS Teams. This will be done during the course's schedule or on demand in case of overlap with other courses or for other justified reasons.
Further details will be given during the introduction lesson that will be held SYNCHRONOUSLY on MS Teams.
Any other notice or warning relevant to the course will be posted on the ARIEL's notice boards. Please, check it regularly.
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 cracking, etc.).
-Protection against corrosion.
-Correct choice of metallic materials, particularly in the chemical industry
-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 cracking, etc.).
-Protection against corrosion.
-Correct choice of metallic materials, particularly in the chemical industry
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)
- Other material on the Ariel website https://aminguzzimsc.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/v5/home/Default.aspx
- E. McCafferty Introduction to Corrosion Science, Springer.
- G. Bianchi, F. Mazza Corrosione e protezione dei metallic (Associazione Italiana di Metallurgia)
- Other material on the Ariel website https://aminguzzimsc.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/v5/home/Default.aspx
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
Professor(s)