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Aims :

To give at the students an exhaustive picture on the metals corrosion phenomenon by defining the technical and scientific aspects and to show the most typical corrosion forms taking in consideration some practical cases. Furthermore, the students have to be able to select the suitable materials in order to use them correctly.

Topics :

Chemical, physical and mechanical interactions of the materials with the environment.
Economic aspects of the materials deterioration. Technical and scientific aspects of the corrosion phenomena. High temperature oxidation and corrosion by means of electrochemical mechanism.
Typical forms of corrosion: galvanic, pitting , crevice, intergranular , stress corrosion, etc.
Effect of environment type on the corrosion of metal structures: atmosphere, fresh waters, sea water, soil, concrete, artificial environments.
Corrosion inhibitors. Corrosion protection techniques. Constructive strategies to avoid corrosive phenomena.
The course consists of theoretical lectures, practical lectures using photographic support and material samples which were subjected to corrosion phenomena. Practical laboratory exercises are planned.

Textbooks :

G. Bianchi, F. Mazza: “Corrosione e Protezione dei Metalli”, Ed. AIM Milano
L. Bertolini, F. Bolzoni… “Tecnologia dei Materiali” 4 Volumi, Città Studi Editore
G. Wranglen, Ed. Italiana a cura R. Fratesi: “Elementi di Corrosione e protezione dei metalli”, ECIG Genova.

Exam :

The oral examination concerns the topics treated during the lectures. The student has to be able to explain the origin of practical corrosion phenomena.

Tutorial Session :

To contact the teacher is necessary.