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Apr 19, 2024
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ME 621 - Corrosion and Degradation of Materials3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course covers the principles and mechanisms of corrosion and degradation for a variety of materials. Emphasis is given to the corrosion of metals; however, the degradations of polymers and polymer matrix composites also are covered. This course is intended to aid in understanding corrosion failures, and assist in material selection, materials substitution and corrosion prevention. (prereq: ME 521 or equivalent)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify the eight common forms of corrosion in metals, and environmental stress cracking in polymer-based materials
- Understand the interaction of processing, material and environment with regard to corrosion failures
- Understand the principles of electrochemical corrosion in regard to prevention and minimization of corrosion
Prerequisites by Topic
- Basic metallurgy of steels, aluminum alloys and copper-based alloys
- Polymer structure and properties
- General chemistry
- Principles of atomic movement (diffusion)
Course Topics
- Electrochemical aspects of corrosion
- Galvanic corrosion
- Crevice and pitting
- Corrosion
- Intergranular corrosion
- Hydrogen damage and stress corrosion cracking
- Degradation of polymers
- Selective leaching
- Erosion corrosion
- Material selection and design
- Project meeting and presentations
- Exams
Coordinator
Dr. Matt Panhans
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