Acknowledgments.

PART I.

1 Introduction and Principles of Corrosion.

1.1 Impact of Corrosion.

1.2 Preliminary Aspects of Thermodynamics and Kinetics.

1.3 Nature of Corrosion Reactions.

1.4 Oxidation and High-temperature Corrosion.

1.4.1 Oxidation of Alloys.

1.5 Corrosion Prevention.

1.6 Design Factors.

1.7 Life Prediction Analysis of Materials.

1.8 Corrosion Protection.

References.

2 Corrosion Testing, Detection, Monitoring and Failure Analysis.

2.1 Corrosion Testing.

2.2 Corrosion Detection and Monitoring.

2.3 Failure Analysis.

References.

3 Regulations, Specifications and Safety.

3.1 Regulations and Specifications.

3.2 Safety Considerations.

References.

4 Materials: Metals, Alloys, Steels and Plastics.

4.1 Cast Irons.

4.2 Carbon and Low-alloy Steels.

4.3 Stainless Steels.

4.4 Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys.

4.5 Copper and Copper Alloys.

4.6 Nickel and its Alloys.

4.7 Titanium and its Alloys.

4.8 Cobalt Alloys.

4.9 Lead and Lead Alloys.

4.10 Magnesium and Magnesium Alloys.

4.11 Zinc and Zinc Alloys.

4.12 Zirconium and its Alloys.

4.13 Tin and Tin Plate.

4.15 Polymeric Materials.

References.

5 Corrosion Economics and Corrosion Management.

5.1 Corrosion Economics.

5.2 Corrosion Management.

5.3 Computer Applications.

References.

PART II.

6 The Forms of Corrosion.

6.1 Corrosion Reactions.

6.2 Corrosion Media.

6.3 Active and Active–Passive Corrosion Behavior.

6.4 Forms of Corrosion.

6.5 Types and Modes of Corrosion.

6.6 The Morphology of Corroded Materials.

6.7 Published Corrosion Data.

References.

Bibliography.

7 Practical Solutions.

7.1 Cathodic Protection of Water Mains.

Bibliography.

7.2 Internal Corrosion of Aluminum Compressed Air Cylinders.

Bibliography.

7.3 Some Common Failure Modes in Aircraft Structures.

7.4 Premature Failure of Tie Rods of a Suspension Bridge.

7.5 Corrosion and Lead Leaching of Domestic Hot and Cold Water Loops in a Building.

References.

7.6 Cathodic Protection of Steel in Concrete.

Bibliography.

7.7 Corrosion of Aluminum Components in the Glass Curtain Wall of a Building.

References.

7.8 Corrosion in a Water Cooling System.

7.9 Pitting Corrosion of 90/10 Cupronickel Chiller Tubes.

Bibliography.

7.10 Weld Metal Overlay: a Cost-effective Solution to High-temperature Corrosion and Wear Problems.

Bibliography.

7.11 Equipment Cracking Failure Case Studies.

7.12 Failure of a Conveyor Drive Shaft.

7.13 Failure Analysis of Copper Pipe in a Sprinkler System.

7.14 Failure of Rock Bolts.

References.

7.15 Failure Analysis of 316L Stainless Steel Tubing of a High-pressure Still Condenser.

References.

7.16 Failure of a Landing Gear Steel Pin.

Reference.

7.17 Hydrogen-induced Cracking.

References.

7.18 Micromechanisms of Liquid and Solid Metal-induced Embrittlement.

References.

7.19 Nitrate SCC of Carbon Steel in the Heat Recovery Steam Generators of a Co-generation Plant.

References.

7.20 Performance of Stainless Steel Rebar in Concrete.

Bibliography.

7.21 Corrosion of an Oil Storage Tank.

References.

7.22 Corrosion of a Carbon Steel Tank in a Phosphatizing Process.

7.23 Underground Corrosion of Water Pipes in Cities.

7.24 Corrosion in Drilling and Well Stimulation.

References.

Index.