May 3-7, 2021
Corrosion: Fundamentals and Experimental Methods - Virtual Class - Registration Coming Soon -
The course will cover the fundamentals of corrosion and various electrochemical techniques. Lectures and laboratories are used to illustrate how electrochemical techniques are applied, when they should be used, and how the various techniques can be integrated to solve complex problems. The course will be useful for people entering the corrosion field and for professionals looking for a refresher course.
Topics Include: Thermodynamics of corrosion, Kinetics of corrosion, Polarization, Corrosion rate measurement techniques, Passivity/localized corrosion, Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, Environment Assisted Cracking, Corrosion protection with Coatings, Atmospheric Corrosion
Upon completion of the course students will be able to:
Understand the basic science underpinning the corrosion of metals. Be able to recognize the various forms of corrosion and their underlying causes. Be aware of various approaches for mitigating corrosion. Know how to perform electrochemical measurements to assess corrosion rate and susceptibility.
Online Delivery: The instructional material for the course will consist of class instruction in the mornings, laboratory exercises in the afternoon, and “office hours” in the evening. The labs will be live-streamed showing the real time activities of a teaching assistant doing the experiment and the computer screen of the software controlling the instrumentation.