Metal Science and Corrosion
A.Y. 2023/2024
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: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Course activated to alternate year: active 2023-2024, not active in 2024-2025
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
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 (pitting, crevice, stress corrosion cracking). Other types of corrosion (galvanic, stress-corrosion cracking, etc.).
-Protection against corrosion (cathodic and anotic. Corrosion Inhibitors)
-Fundamentals of metallurgy, Fe/C phase diagrams, Alloying, steels.
-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 (pitting, crevice, stress corrosion cracking). Other types of corrosion (galvanic, stress-corrosion cracking, etc.).
-Protection against corrosion (cathodic and anotic. Corrosion Inhibitors)
-Fundamentals of metallurgy, Fe/C phase diagrams, Alloying, steels.
-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.
Prerequisite courses: Physical chemistry I and II.
Prerequisite courses: Physical chemistry I and II.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons with practical examples
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
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