Corrosion of Metals
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The official GTU curriculum for Corrosion of Metals (subject code DI05021021) as prescribed for Rubber · Semester 5 divides the course into 4 units, covering 14 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (DI05021021)Unit 1 Introduction to Corrosion
- 1.1 Definition and importance of corrosion 1.2 Dry (chemical) corrosion 1.3 Wet (electrochemical) corrosion 1.4 Factors affecting corrosion 1.5 Economic and environmental impact
Unit 2 Electrochemical Theory of Corrosion
- 2.1 Electrochemical nature of corrosion 2.2 Electrochemical cell and reactions 2.3 Anodic and cathodic reactions 2.4 EMF series vs Galvanic series 2.5 Polarization: activation
- resistance 2.6 Passivity and passivation
Unit 3 Forms of Corrosion
- 3.1 Classification of corrosion 3.2 Mechanism and prevention of: a
- Uniform corrosion b
- Galvanic corrosion c
- Pitting corrosion d
- Crevice corrosion e
- Intergranular corrosion f
- Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) g
- Erosion corrosion Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Metallurgy Engineering Subject Code: DI05021021 Subject Name: Corrosion of Metals h
- Corrosion fatigue i
- Hydrogen embrittlement
Unit 4 Corrosion Testing, Prevention and Protective Coatings
- 4.1 Corrosion rate measurement: weight loss and electrochemical methods 4.2 Salt spray testing and polarization concept 4.3 Industrial standards (ASTM basics) 4.4 Corrosion prevention methods: a) design modification b) material selection c) environmental control d) cathodic and anodic protection 4.5 Protective coatings: a) galvanizing b) electroplating c) tinning d) anodizing
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