To understand the phenomenon of corrosion, it is necessary to know the basic principles of various disciplines like chemistry, metallurgy and material science. It is also necessary to have elementary knowledge of other branches of engineering. In the present system it is difficult to develop a curriculum that would cover all these aspects. Principles and Prevention of Corrosion aims at fulfilling these gaps so that the reader would know as to how and why the corrosion takes place. It is also useful for practicing engineers as well as design engineers who are concerned about corrosion. The book will also help the reader appreciate other works which are devoted to specific topics like cathodic protection, protective coatings and experiments techniques in corrosion.

Preface / Scope of the Subject / Galvanic Cells and Electrode Potential / Kinetics of Electrode Processes / Corrosion Principles / Environmental and Metallurgical Aspects of Corrosion / Mechanistic Aspects of Corrosion / Materials of Interest / High Temperature Corrosion / Protective Coating for Corrosion Prevention / Coating Application Practice / Electrochemical Methods of Protection / Experimental Techniques for Testing and Evaluation / Index / About the Author.

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students of Metallurgy / Materials Science, Maintenance, Design and Practicing Engineers