Corrosion of Ceramic and Composite Materials, Second Edition: (Corrosion Technology)

Compiling key findings and literature highlights from nearly a decade of scientific advancement, this Second Edition covers emerging techniques in corrosion analysis, characterization, and prediction. It provides at-a-glance coverage of national and international testing procedures for the evaluation of materials stability-collecting a generous number of models, figures, and studies illustrating techniques to minimize and reduce the effects of various mechanisms contributing to the corrosion of civil, aerospace, and military structures. Addressing the latest trends impacting the materials engineering community, the Second Edition is a prime source of guidance for the assessment, interpretation, and inhibition of corrosion phenomena. Critical to the design and development of corrosion-resistant structures, the Second Edition offers an abundance of reader-friendly features and new information.

Table of Contents:
Fundamentals Introduction Corrosion by Liquids Corrosion by Gas Corrosion by Solid Surface Effects Acid/Base Effects Thermodynamics Kinetics Diffusion Summary of Important Concepts Additional Related Reading Exercises, Questions, and Problems; References Methods of Corrosion Analysis Introduction Laboratory test vs. Field Trials Sample Selection and Preparation Selection of test Conditions Characterization Methods Data Reduction Additional Related Reading Exercises, Questions, and Problems; References Corrosion Test Procedures Introduction ASTM Standards Nonstandard Tests Additional Related Reading Exercises, Questions, and Problems; References Corrosion of Specific Crystalline Materials Attack by Liquids Attack by Gases Attack by Solids Additional Related Reading Exercises, Questions, and Problems; References Corrosion of Specific Glassy Materials Introduction Silicate glasses Borosilicate Glasses Lead-Containing Glasses Phosphorus-Containing Glasses Fluoride Glasses Chalcogenide-Halide Glasses Additional Related Reading Exercises, Questions, and Problems; References Corrosion of Composite Materials Introduction Reinforcement Ceramic Matrix Composites Metal Matrix Composites Polymer Matrix Composites Additional Related Reading Exercises, Questions, and Problems; References Properties and Corrosion Introduction Mechanisms Degradation of Specific Materials Additional Related Reading Exercises, Questions, and Problems; References Methods to Minimize Corrosion Introduction Crystalline Materials-Oxides Crystalline Materials-Nonoxides Glassy Materials References Glossary of Terms Epilog Index

Review :
"The author's intention to prepare a source book for engineers interested in the corrosion of ceramics has been achieved by bringing together a wealth of information that would otherwise have to be found in textbooks, technical journals and standards. There are useful questions at the end of each chapter to stimulate thoughtful readers to extend their interest in the subject. For a book of its caliber, one would expect it to find its way on to the bookshelves of corrosion engineers concerned with the intelligent selections of ceramics for industrial applications." - Materials World, Vol. 13, No. 3, March 2005 "There are few comprehensive information sources available to ceramists working in the field of corrosion and oxidation, being largely limited to conference proceedings and journal articles. Consequently, Corrosion of Ceramic and Composite Materials is a welcome addition to the literature in this important area." -JOM, August 2005