Summary of Lec 8.1 - Corrosion
Summary of Scientific Concepts and Discoveries Related to Corrosion
Definition of Corrosion: Corrosion is a natural process that leads to the destruction of materials through reactions with their environment. Rusting specifically refers to the formation of iron oxides (Rust).
Spontaneity of Rust Formation: Rust formation is a spontaneous electrochemical reaction characterized by:
- Positive cell potential (E cell).
- Oxidation at the anode (iron releasing electrons).
- Reduction at the cathode (oxygen reacting with H+ ions).
Types of Corrosion:
- Uniform Corrosion: Even Corrosion across a surface; predictable and less dangerous.
- Localized Corrosion: Includes pitting Corrosion (localized holes), crevice Corrosion (narrow spaces), and filiform Corrosion (under coatings).
- Galvanic Corrosion: Occurs between two different metals in contact, leading to accelerated Corrosion of the anode.
- Erosion Corrosion: Accelerated by fluid flow, leading to non-uniform wear.
- Fretting Corrosion: Occurs at contact points between surfaces due to mechanical movement.
- Intergranular Corrosion: Corrosion along grain boundaries in metals.
- Selective Leaching: Corrosion of specific components in an alloy, e.g., zinc leaching from brass.
- Stress Corrosion Cracking: Combination of Corrosion and stress leading to rapid failure.
- Microbial Corrosion: Caused by Biofilms formed by bacteria.
Methods of Corrosion Prevention:
- Cathodic Protection: Using a sacrificial anode to protect a metal structure by directing Corrosion to the anode instead.
- Surface Treatments:
- Galvanization: Applying a zinc coating to steel or iron.
- Anodization: Electrolytic process to create a protective oxide layer on metals.
- Reactive Coatings: Use of insulating or impermeable coatings to suppress electrochemical reactions.
- Use of Non-Corrosive Materials: Such as gold or platinum in electronics to avoid Corrosion.
- Biofilms: Certain bacteria can form protective Biofilms that inhibit Corrosion.
Applications and Examples:
- The Statue of Liberty's Corrosion issues due to copper and iron interaction.
- The Burj Khalifa's rebars protected by titanium mesh sacrificial anodes.
- Use of graphene and super hydrophobic coatings to prevent Corrosion and biofilm formation in food processing.
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