Introduction to Corrosion Basics and Advances

• Other Authors: Singh, Ambrish (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: IntechOpen 2023
• Subjects: Surface-coating technology; environment; adsorption; toxicity; dft; coating; erosion
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Corrosion refers to the gradual degradation of materials. It occurs in both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Rust, erosion, wear, galling, swelling, cracking, splitting, and decaying are known forms of degradation. A refined metal undergoes natural corrosion, which changes it into a more stable oxide...