Corrosion of Stainless Steels, 2nd Edition

A Complete, Up-to-Date Introduction to Corrosion of Stainless Steels and Metallurgical Factors This fully updated Second Edition of Corrosion of Stainless Steels covers the tremendous advances made with stainless steels in recent decades, including applications in many new areas--from marine technologies and off-shore oil production to power plants and the kitchen sink. This book offers unique insights into the corrosion mechanisms affecting stainless steels, details problem-avoidance strategies, and helps identify corrosion-resistant capabilities for these remarkable alloys Sponsored by the Electrochemical Society, Corrosion os Stainless Steels

• Provides a comprehensive introduction to the selection, development, and production of all types of stainless steels
• Emphasizes how metallurgical factors affect corrosion resistance
• Examines the limitations of stainless steels within the context of a discussion on higher alloys
• Takes an interdisciplinary approach that demonstrates the combined effects of metallurgy, chemistry, and electrochemistry on corrosion resistance
• Provides baseline knowledge and testing standards for stainless steels, and facilitates failure analysis for industrial purposes or litigation related to equipment failure

This is a much-needed text for materials scientists, chemical engineers, corrosion specialists, graduate students, and anyone who needs to be brought up to date on this subject.

Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Composition, Structure, and Mechanical Properties
Chapter 3 : Electrochemistry
Chapter 4 : Pitting
Chapter 5 : Crevice Corrosion
Chapter 6 : Intergranular Corrosion
Chapter 7 : Stress Corrosion Cracking
Chapter 8 : Corrosion Fatigue, Galvanic Corrosion, Erosion-Corrosion, and Cavitation-Erosion
Chapter 9 : General Corrosion
Chapter 10 : Corrosion by Hot Gases and Molten Compounds

Appendix : Proprietary Designations or Trademarks
Index