
Handbook of Corrosion Engineering
Modern Theory, Fundamentals and Practical Applications
- 1st Edition - August 14, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Authors: Chandrabhan Verma, Jeenat Aslam, Ruby Aslam, Saman Zehra, Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 1 8 5 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 1 8 6 - 9
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Request a sales quote- Focuses on industrial requirements, including codes, standards, regulations, and specifications
- Recommends materials for control and prevention of corrosion damage
- Offers industry-tested best practices, rationales, and case studies
- Covers materials, corrosion, corrosion inhibition, coating, heat treatment, test and inspection, and mechanical design and integrity
- Includes websites of interest and information about latest research
- Comprises exercises and practical examples to understand, predict, estimate and mitigate corrosion problems
- Features numerous pictures, figures, graphs, and schematic models to ensure a clear understanding of the science and engineering of corrosion
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- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- About the authors
- Part 1: Fundamentals of corrosion & forms of corrosion
- 1. Basics of corrosion and its impact
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Impact of corrosion
- 1.3 Corrosion science vs. corrosion engineering
- 1.4 Reasons to study corrosion
- 1.5 Corrosion education
- 1.6 Units of corrosion rates
- 1.7 Corrosion cell
- 1.8 Types of corrosion cells
- 1.9 Electrochemical aspects of various types of electrodes
- 1.10 EMF series
- 1.11 Galvanic series
- 1.12 Awards in the field of corrosion
- Useful websites
- Short questions
- References
- 2. Uniform or general corrosion
- Abstract
- 2.1 Occurrence
- 2.2 Examples of uniform corrosion
- 2.3 Mechanism of uniform corrosion
- 2.4 Factors affecting uniform corrosion
- 2.5 Prevention methods
- 2.6 Failure case histories
- Useful websites
- Short questions
- References
- 3. Galvanic corrosion
- Abstract
- 3.1 Occurrence
- 3.2 Causes
- 3.3 Factors affecting galvanic corrosion
- 3.4 Examples of galvanic corrosion
- 3.5 Prevention of galvanic corrosion
- 3.6 Advantages of galvanic corrosion
- 3.7 Case histories
- Useful Websites
- Short questions
- References
- 4. Crevice corrosion
- Abstract
- 4.1 Occurrence
- 4.2 Causes
- 4.3 Theories of crevice corrosion
- 4.4 Mechanism
- 4.5 Factors affecting crevice corrosion
- 4.6 Evaluation of a material’s resistance to crevice corrosion
- 4.7 Prevention of crevice corrosion
- 4.8 Failure case histories
- Useful websites
- Short questions
- References
- 5. Pitting corrosion
- Abstract
- 5.1 Conditions, characteristics, and occurrence
- 5.2 Types of pitting corrosion
- 5.3 Methods to examine pitting corrosion
- 5.4 Factors affecting pitting corrosion
- 5.5 Theories of pitting corrosion
- 5.6 Models for predicting pitting corrosion rates
- 5.7 Corrosion science model
- 5.8 Prevention of pitting corrosion
- 5.9 Failure case histories
- Short questions
- References
- 6. Intergranular corrosion
- Abstract
- 6.1 General conditions, occurrence, and causes
- 6.2 Factors affecting intergranular corrosion
- 6.3 Mechanism
- 6.4 Prevention
- 6.5 Intergranular corrosion testing
- 6.6 Failure case histories
- Short questions
- References
- 7. Selective leaching or selective corrosion
- Abstract
- 7.1 General conditions, occurrence, and causes
- 7.2 Mechanism and prevention
- Short questions
- References
- 8. Erosion and abrasion corrosion
- Abstract
- 8.1 General conditions, occurrence, and causes
- 8.2 Types and mechanism
- 8.3 Factors affecting erosion–corrosion
- 8.4 Prevention
- 8.5 Evaluation of erosion–corrosion
- 8.6 Standard test methods
- Short questions
- References
- 9. Stress corrosion cracking
- Abstract
- 9.1 Occurrence
- 9.2 Initiation of stress corrosion cracking
- 9.3 Propagation of stress corrosion cracking
- 9.4 Mechanism of stress corrosion cracking
- 9.5 Protection of SCC in different metals and alloys
- 9.6 Failure case histories
- Short Questions
- References
- 10. Corrosion fatigue
- Abstract
- 10.1 General conditions, occurrence, and causes
- 10.2 Mechanism
- 10.3 Factors affecting corrosion fatigue
- 10.4 Forms of fatigue
- 10.5 Corrosion fatigue assessment methods
- 10.6 Prevention
- Short questions
- References
- Part 2: Corrosion in different environments
- 11. Corrosive electrolytes
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Metallic corrosion in different electrolytes
- Short questions
- References
- Part 3: Electrochemistry basics & principles of corrosion
- 12. Principles of corrosion
- Abstract
- 12.1 Corrosion reactions
- 12.2 Thermodynamic state functions
- 12.3 Free energy and spontaneity
- 12.4 Change of Gibbs free energy (dG)
- 12.5 The Nernst equation
- 12.6 Pourboix diagram or stability diagram
- 12.7 Kinetics of corrosion reaction
- References
- Part 4: Materials for corrosion
- 13. Metals and alloys susceptible for corrosion
- Abstract
- 13.1 Carbon steel
- 13.2 Stainless steel
- 13.3 Copper and nickel alloys
- 13.4 Aluminum and its alloys
- 13.5 Titanium
- References
- Part 5: Corrosion investigation & analysis
- 14. Laboratory-controlled tests
- Abstract
- 14.1 Cabinet tests
- 14.2 Immersion testing
- 14.3 High-temperature/high-pressure testing
- Short questions
- References
- 15. Field tests methods
- Abstract
- 15.1 Corrosion coupons testing
- How should the coupons be oriented and positioned?
- How many coupons should be installed?
- Types of corrosion coupons
- 15.2 Ultrasonic thickness monitoring
- 15.3 Advantages of the method
- 15.4 Electrical resistance testing
- Short questions
- References
- 16. Electrochemical test methods
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Nyquist plots
- 16.3 Polarization methods
- Short questions
- References
- 17. Surface characterization techniques
- Abstract
- 17.1 Introduction
- Short questions
- References
- Part 6: Corrosion protection methods
- 18. Cathodic protection
- Abstract
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Principles of cathodic protection
- 18.3 Electrical basis of cathodic protection
- 18.4 Examples of cathodic protection
- 18.5 Cathodic protection market
- 18.6 Conclusion
- Short questions
- References
- 19. Anodic protection
- Abstract
- 19.1 Introduction
- 19.2 Passivity of metals
- 19.3 Equipment required for anodic protection
- 19.4 Design concerns
- 19.5 Applications
- Short questions
- References
- 20. Corrosion inhibitors
- Abstract
- 20.1 Introduction
- 20.2 Types of inhibitors
- 20.3 Inorganic inhibitors
- 20.4 Corrosion inhibition in various environments
- 20.5 Mechanistic aspects of corrosion inhibition
- 20.6 Examples of corrosion inhibitors
- 20.7 Selection of the efficient corrosion inhibitors and challenges related
- References
- 21. Corrosion protective coatings
- Abstract
- 21.1 Introduction
- 21.2 Major goals to apply anticorrosion coatings
- 21.3 Classification of the coatings
- 21.4 Metallic coatings
- 21.5 Linings
- 21.6 Surface preparation and pretreatments before coatings
- 21.7 Coating failures
- 21.8 New technologies in the field
- 21.9 Future prospect and discussion
- References
- Part 7: Corrosion failures, corrosion maintenance & monitoring
- 22. Corrosion failures
- Abstract
- 22.1 Introduction
- 22.2 Significance of corrosion failure analysis
- 22.3 Mechanisms and forms of corrosion failures
- 22.4 The failure analysis process
- 22.5 Failure analysis report
- Short questions
- References
- 23. Corrosion maintenance and monitoring
- Abstract
- 23.1 Introduction
- 23.2 The cost of poor maintenance
- 23.3 Corrosion maintenance strategies
- 23.4 Corrosion monitoring
- Appendix A: Standards and codes of practice
- References
- Part 8: Corrosion protection in industries
- 24. High-temperature corrosion
- Abstract
- 24.1 The various forms of high-temperature corrosion
- 24.2 High-temperature corrosion due to naphthenic acid
- 24.3 High-temperature corrosion due to the formation of ash, deposits, and molten salts
- 24.4 Factors affecting prediction of corrosion rates for high-temperature corrosion
- Short questions
- References
- 25. Top-of-line corrosion
- Abstract
- 25.1 TOL in “sweet” environments
- 25.2 TOL in “sour” environments
- 25.3 Factors affecting TOL
- 25.4 Top-of-the-line corrosion control
- References
- 26. Corrosion in CO2 environments
- Abstract
- 26.1 Mechanism of sweet corrosion
- 26.2 Factors affecting sweet corrosion
- 26.3 Types of sweet corrosion
- References
- 27. Corrosion in H2S environments
- Abstract
- 27.1 Sour corrosion rates and electrochemistry
- 27.2 Electrochemical reactions
- 27.3 Various iron sulfides formed during sour corrosion
- 27.4 Factors affecting sour corrosion
- 27.5 Mitigation of localized corrosion of oil and gas pipeline
- References
- Part 9: Sustainable corrosion management by computational modelling
- 28. Corrosion management using computational simulations
- Abstract
- 28.1 Introduction
- 28.2 Computational modeling in corrosion inhibition studies
- Short questions
- References
- Part 10: Emerging trends in corrosion protection
- 29. Recent trends in corrosion protection
- Abstract
- 29.1 Cutting edge technology and innovative products
- 29.2 The environment consideration
- 29.3 Planning protection at stage 1 of design
- 29.4 Using earth’s natural materials
- 29.5 Using smart coatings
- 29.6 Oil and gas corrosion protection market continues to thrive
- 29.7 Recent trends in corrosion protection
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: August 14, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 650
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323951852
- eBook ISBN: 9780323951869
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Chandrabhan Verma
Chandrabhan Verma, PhD, works at the Interdisciplinary Research Center for Advanced Materials, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. He is a member of the American Chemical Society (ACS). His research interests mainly focus on the synthesis and design of environment-friendly corrosion inhibitors used for several industrial applications. Dr. Verma received his PhD degree from the Department of Chemistry at IITBHU, Varanasi, India and MSc degree in organic chemistry (Gold Medalist). Dr. Verma is the author of several research and review articles in peer-reviewed international journals. He has also received several national and international awards for his academic achievements.
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Jeenat Aslam
Dr. Jeenat Aslam is currently working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the College of Science, Taibah University, Yanbu, Al-Madina, Saudi Arabia. She obtained her PhD degree in chemistry from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. Her research is mainly focused on materials and corrosion, nanotechnology, and surface chemistry. Dr. Jeenat has published several research and review articles in peer-reviewed international journals. In addition, she has authored more than 40 book chapters and edited more than 30 books for different prestigious publishers.
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Ruby Aslam
Dr. Ruby Aslam is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the School of Civil Engineering and Architecture at Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing, China. She received her MSc, MPhil, and PhD degrees from Aligarh Muslim University, India. Her main areas of interest in research include the development of stimuli-responsive smart coatings for corrosion detection and protection as well as the assessment of environment-friendly corrosion inhibitors. She has authored/coauthored several research articles in international peer-reviewed journals, including critical reviews and book chapters. She has edited more than 10 books.
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Saman Zehra
Saman Zehra, PhD., works at the Women Scientist program (WOS-A) of DST, New Delhi, in the Department of Applied Chemistry of Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. Her area of research broadly covers stimuli-responsive smart functional anti-corrosion coatings and corrosion inhibitors. She received her Ph.D. and M.Sc. from the same university.
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Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
Dr. Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain, PhD, is an Adjunct Professor and Director of Laboratories in the Department of Chemistry & Environmental Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, New Jersey, United States. His research is focused on the applications of nanotechnology and advanced materials, environmental management, analytical chemistry, and other various industries. Dr. Hussain is the author of numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals as well as a prolific author and editor of around One hundred and fifty (150) books, including scientific monographs and handbooks in his research areas. He has published with ELSEVIER, American Chemical Society, Royal Society of Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons, CRC Press, and Springer.