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The document provides an overview of corrosion, including its definition, causes, and various types such as uniform, galvanic, and pitting corrosion. It discusses the effects of corrosion on economic, environmental, and structural aspects, as well as prevention methods like barrier protection and galvanization. Additionally, it highlights innovations in prevention, such as smart materials and concludes with the significance of corrosion prevention.

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Corrosion and Its Prevention With Images

The document provides an overview of corrosion, including its definition, causes, and various types such as uniform, galvanic, and pitting corrosion. It discusses the effects of corrosion on economic, environmental, and structural aspects, as well as prevention methods like barrier protection and galvanization. Additionally, it highlights innovations in prevention, such as smart materials and concludes with the significance of corrosion prevention.

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Corrosion and Its Prevention

• Understanding the Degradation of Metals and


How to Control It
Introduction to Corrosion
• What is corrosion and why is it important?
Definition
• Scientific and simple explanation of corrosion.
Causes of Corrosion
• Moisture, air, salts, and pollutants.
Types of Corrosion (Overview)
• Uniform, Galvanic, Crevice, Pitting,
Intergranular, and Stress types.
Uniform Corrosion
• Even surface degradation.
Galvanic Corrosion
• Interaction between dissimilar metals.
Crevice Corrosion
• Occurs in confined spaces.
Pitting Corrosion
• Localized and damaging.
Intergranular Corrosion
• Affects grain boundaries of metals.
Stress Corrosion Cracking
• Stress + corrosive environment.
Rusting of Iron
• Common form of corrosion in iron.
Conditions Required for Rusting
• Water, oxygen, and electrolytes.
Effects of Corrosion
• Economic, environmental, and structural
impacts.
Corrosion Rate
• Influenced by environment and material
properties.
Prevention Methods (Overview)
• Barriers, coatings, and electrochemical
techniques.
Barrier Protection
• Physical coatings like paint.
Galvanization
• Zinc coating to prevent rust.
Alloying
• Using corrosion-resistant alloys.
Cathodic Protection
• Sacrificial anode method.
Anodization
• Thickening oxide layer.
Electroplating
• Coating with another metal using electricity.
Real-life Examples
• Oil rigs, bridges, pipelines.
Innovations in Prevention
• Smart and self-healing materials.
Summary and Conclusion
• Review and significance of corrosion
prevention.

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