Corrosion Science & Engineering

MATS32202 Corrosion Science & Engineering 10 Semester 2 Undergraduate Level 6 Brian Connolly Unit coordinator Department of Materials 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Last part of a Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 5.0 This unit introduces the concept of corrosion measurement and monitoring methods, with a link to fundamental electrochemistry.  This unit introduces the concept of corrosion measurement and monitoring methods, with a link to fundamental electrochemistry. Corrosion protection systems are discussed, with a broad overview of mechanisms and measurement techniques. Topics include: •    Aqueous solution chemistry pertinent to corrosion processes. •    The electrochemical mechanisms and theory of aqueous corrosion. •    Direct current (DC) theory, limitations with typical applications. •    Overview of methods for monitoring corrosion with a discussion of means to quantify corrosion damage. •    Principles of high temperature corrosion and oxidation phenomena.   The unit aims to:<ul> <li>Provide an overview of mechanisms of corrosion in aqueous environments and the common corrosion measurement techniques and methods, for quantifying and monitoring material degradation.</li></ul> A greater depth of the learning outcomes will be covered in the following sections: <ul> <li> Knowledge and understanding</li> <li> Intellectual skills</li> <li> Practical skills</li> <li> Transferable skills and personal qualities</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Understand the principles by which corrosion happens via electrochemical reactions in aqueous or ionic media.</li> <li>Understand the thermodynamic relationships that govern phase stability for metals and their oxides in gaseous and aqueous environments, and the construction of Pourbaix diagrams.  </li></ul> <ul> <li>Comprehend the theory and applications of corrosion measurement and monitoring systems.</li> <li>Explain how corrosion behaviour of materials depends upon surface morphology and surface treatment/coating systems.  </li></ul> <ul> <li>Perform experiments (or simulations) to measure corrosion rates in aqueous environments.</li> <li>Understand how to use a potentiostat correctly utilising three electrode setups.</li> <li>Calculate corrosion rate from experimental measurements.  </li></ul> <ul> <li>Gain experience in interactions with lecturers and piers via remote systems.</li> <li>Gain experience working with piers to understand remote laboratory demonstrations.  </li></ul> <ol> <li>Blended learning, including online lectures, online activities, online tutorials and in-person activities for an approximately 30 hours</li> <li>Laboratory-based (either practical or virtual) learning, including demonstrations: approximately 12 hours</li> <li>Independent learning, including self-directed reading and assignments: approximately 60 hours  </li></ol> 1 Written exam 70% 2 Written assignment (inc essay) 30% Written and verbal N •    “Surface Engineering for Corrosion and Wear Resistance”, J.R. Davis, ASM International, 2001. •    “Corrosion Failure Analysis with Case Histories “, Eiselstein, L. E. & Huet, R., in Uhlig's Corrosion Handbook, 3rd Edition (ed R. W. Revie), John Wiley & Sons, Inc. •    “Corrosion mechanisms in theory and practice”; edited by P. Marcus and J. Oudar, M. Dekker, 1995. •    “Electrochemical Techniques in Corrosion Science and Engineering,” R. Kelly, J. Scully, D. Shoesmith, R. Buchheit, Marcel Dekker, 2003. •    “Analytical Methods in Corrosion Science and Engineering,” P. Marcus, F. Mansfield, CRC Taylor&Francis Group, 2006. •    Shreir’s Corrosion Handbook, 4th Edition, Vol. 1, Elsevier, 2010. •    “Introduction to the High Temperature Oxidation of Metals”, N.Birks, G.H.Meier, F.S.Pettit, Cambridge Academic Publisher, 2009. •    “High Temperature Oxidation and Corrosion of Metals,” D. Young, Elsevier, 2008.   Lectures 20 Practical classes & workshops 10 Tutorials 6 0 64