Introduction to Corrosion — understand, identify and mitigate common corrosion mechanisms

Ideal for generalist engineers and students who need a fast, practical overview before tackling real-world corrosion problems.

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Course Overview

You will be able to:

  • Understand electrochemical causes of corrosion.
  • Identify common corrosion types in the field.
  • Apply basic protection methods to mitigate damage.
  • Interpret Pourbaix and Evans diagrams.

Curriculum

The Corroding Surface

  • Why corrosion occurs?
  • Types of localised corrosion
  • Anodic & cathodic reactions
  • Conduction mechanisms

Minimal Electrochemistry Toolbox

  • Faraday’s law
  • Electrochemical potentials & Nernst equation
  • Reference electrodes
  • Pourbaix diagrams
  • Current‑potential diagrams
  • Evans diagrams & Stern‑Geary equation
  • Oxygen reduction reaction

Corrosion Mechanisms

  • General / uniform corrosion
  • Galvanic corrosion
  • Crevice corrosion
  • Pitting corrosion

Protection Measures

  • Cathodic protection
  • Paints & coatings
  • Corrosion inhibitors
  • Inorganic coatings
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