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CORROSION AND
DEGRADATION OF
MATERIALS…
DEFINITION;
 Corrosion is the deterioration of a material as a result of a reaction with its
environment, especially with oxygen (oxidation).
 Corrosion is a process through which metals in manufactured states return
to their natural oxidation states. This process is a reduction-oxidation
reaction in which the metal is being oxidized by its surroundings, often the
oxygen in air. This reaction is both spontaneous and electrochemically
favoured. Corrosion is essentially the creation of voltaic, or galvanic, cells
where the metal in question acts as an anode and generally deteriorates or
loses functional stability.
 Although the term is usually applied to metals, all materials, including wood,
ceramics (in extreme conditions) and plastics, deteriorate at the surface to
varying degrees when they are exposed to certain combinations of
sunshine (UV light), liquids, gases or contact with other solids.
Why Study Corrosion?
 Corrosion is a commonplace occurrence, like the rusting and flaking
of an old iron yard piece. Here we will explore the process by which
corrosion takes place and the different ways unwanted corrosion
can be controlled. Energy, often large amounts, are poured into
winning the desired metals from their natural ores; manufacturing
some metal products can be very costly. Corrosion causes
deterioration of manufactured products, damaging their structure
and ultimately rendering the product useless. Allowing corrosion is
not cost efficient and can inhibit productivity; understanding and
preventing corrosion is important for maintaining infrastructures and
machinery or any products that face corrosion.
Examples of metal ores.
Extracting metals from ores.
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvfnMxAJW_0
Conditions for Corrosion of Metals
 There are three main components necessary for corrosion to occur:
 Metal (example: iron)
 Oxygen (usually from the atmosphere)
 An electrolyte (usually water)
 Many metals used in production occur naturally in an ore and therefore must be
separated out, leading to reduced stability. These metals, such as iron, will
spontaneously return to their natural states. The products of corrosion often
reflect the metal's natural state, both physically and in accordance to oxidation
states. The placement of the metal in the Galvanic Series will contribute to its
likelihood of corrosion; the higher a metal in the Galvanic Series the less likely it is
to corrode. This effect is amplified when two metals at opposite ends of the
Galvanic Series are in contact: the higher metal will increase its resistance while
the lower will corrode more, as seen in sacrificial anod. Particular areas of stress
along the metal's surface area will face corrosion more quickly because that
metal is more active than the rest of the unstrained metal. Other environmental
factors contribute to corrosion such as pH, salt concentration, and oxygen
concentration, along with the velocity of the water and temperature.
How Corrosion Occurs
 Corrosion can occur in two general ways; over the entire surface of
the metal (Generalized Corrosion), or in local spots or areas
(Localized Corrosion).
 Generalized Corrosion: Typically never happens, aside from in
acidic conditions. This uniform corrosion over the entire surface of
the metal is rare and leads to overall thinning which has little effect
outside of fatigue and stress conditions.
 Localized Corrosion: The most common, and most detrimental, form
of localized corrosion is pitting. Pitting is when the attack happens in
one single location on the surface and creates a pit, or small cavity,
in the metal. This type of corrosion attack is hard to prevent,
engineer against, and often times difficult to detect before
structural failure is met due to cracking. Pipes are often
compromised due to pitting.
Understanding Corrosion as an Electrochemical
Process (a Voltaic Cell)
 Corrosion happens through a series of reduction-oxidation reactions,
similar to those of a battery. The metal being corroded acts as the
anode; the metal is oxidized, forming metal ions and free electrons.
The free electrons reduce the oxygen, often times forming
hydroxide, and providing a complimentary cathodic reaction. The
dissolution of the metal at the anode has two possible outcomes;
the metal ions can go into solution, becoming hydrated, or the
metal ions can form a solid compound that collects on the surface.
In the former case, further oxidation of the metal ions can occur
and an open pit can form. In the latter case, a protective barrier
may be formed and the collection of solid metal ions will inhibit
further corrosion.
Reaction:
Fe2+(aq)+2OH−(aq)⟶Fe(OH)2;(s)
4Fe(OH)2(s)+O2(g)+2H2O(l)⟶Fe(OH)3(s)
Galvanic Corrosion
 Galvanic corrosion involves two metals that are electrochemically
dissimilar and an electrolyte to carry an electrical current. The
subsequent reactions model a galvanic cell; reduction-oxidation
reactions occur in a way similar to those of batteries. Typically, the
metal that is lower on the Galvanic Series will act as the anode and
corrode faster than without the presence of the second metal, while
the second metal gains a stronger resistance to corrosion. These
reactions and their directions can change or be altered due to the
environment.
GALVANIC SERIES
• Ranks the reactivity of metals/alloys
Platinum
Gold
Graphite
Titanium
Silver
316 Stainless Steel
Nickel (passive)
Copper
Nickel (active)
Tin
Lead
316 Stainless Steel
Iron/Steel
Aluminum Alloys
Cadmium
Zinc
Magnesium
5
• EMF series • Metal with smaller
V corrodes.
• Ex: Cd-Ni cell
metal
o
Au
Cu
Pb
Sn
Ni
Co
Cd
Fe
Cr
Zn
Al
Mg
Na
K
+1.420 V
+0.340
- 0.126
- 0.136
- 0.250
- 0.277
- 0.403
- 0.440
- 0.744
- 0.763
- 1.662
- 2.262
- 2.714
- 2.924
metal
V
metal
o
DV =
0.153V
o
Corrosion prevention
Corrosion can be prevented through using multiple products and
techniques including painting, sacrificial anod, cathodic protection
(electroplating), and natural products of corrosion itself.
 Painting: The paint forms a barrier between the metal and the
environment, namely moisture.
 sacrificial anod : Utilization of a metal lower on the Galvanic Series to
be attacked first, instead of the metal in use. The sacrificial anod can
be replaced as needed.
 Passivation: Some corrosion processes will create solid metal
compounds that will coat the initial site of corrosion and prevent further
corrosion at that site.
 Cathodic Protection: In the illustration below the iron is coated with a
thin layer of zinc which is acting as a sacrificial layer for the iron. Instead
of the the iron corroding, the Zn acts as the sacrificial anod in the cell
and protects the iron.
Problems.
 What are the purposes of using sacrificial anodes?
 How do sacrificial anodes function?
 What other forms of cathode protection?
 What different metals can be used as sacrificial anodes? (name three)
 What is oxidation?
 What is reduction?
 Why does corrosion occur?
 Observe an example of corrosion and identify the conditions that allowed the attack
and why it is a problem.
 Explain under what conditions general corrosion would be problematic.
 What type of corrosion is pitting and why is it often more detrimental to functionality
than general corrosion?
 What is the smallest number of electrochemical reactions needed to describe
corrosion?
 When iron and magnesium are in contact with an electrolyte, which will corrode and
which will have reduced susceptibility to corrosion?
Solutions.
 Sacrificial anodes are used to protect metal structures from corroding.
 Sacrificial anodes work by oxidizing more quickly than the metal it is protecting, being consumed
completely before the other metal reacts with the electrolytes.
 Several different forms of cathode protection are forming alloys, plating, and galvanizing the
metal.
 Three metals that can be used as sacrificial anodes are zinc, aluminum, and magnesium.
 Continuing on the "rusting and flaking of an old iron yard piece" example: there is no paint to
protect the iron from the damp environment incurred outside so the iron corrodes. This is a
problem because it decreases the overall iron mass and, under stress, will be weaker.
 General corrosion is problematic when the metal product is under great amounts of stress.
 Pitting is an example of localized corrosion. It is problematic because it often goes undetected
and will often lead to cracks which will reduce the functionality of the product.
 There will be a minimum of two reactions, the anodic and cathodic reactions required for
corrosion to occur.
 The magnesium will corrode at a faster rate than it would on its own and the iron will have
reduced susceptibility to corrosion. Check the Galvanic Series to solve these types of problems.

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Corrosion and degradation of materials

  • 2. DEFINITION;  Corrosion is the deterioration of a material as a result of a reaction with its environment, especially with oxygen (oxidation).  Corrosion is a process through which metals in manufactured states return to their natural oxidation states. This process is a reduction-oxidation reaction in which the metal is being oxidized by its surroundings, often the oxygen in air. This reaction is both spontaneous and electrochemically favoured. Corrosion is essentially the creation of voltaic, or galvanic, cells where the metal in question acts as an anode and generally deteriorates or loses functional stability.  Although the term is usually applied to metals, all materials, including wood, ceramics (in extreme conditions) and plastics, deteriorate at the surface to varying degrees when they are exposed to certain combinations of sunshine (UV light), liquids, gases or contact with other solids.
  • 3. Why Study Corrosion?  Corrosion is a commonplace occurrence, like the rusting and flaking of an old iron yard piece. Here we will explore the process by which corrosion takes place and the different ways unwanted corrosion can be controlled. Energy, often large amounts, are poured into winning the desired metals from their natural ores; manufacturing some metal products can be very costly. Corrosion causes deterioration of manufactured products, damaging their structure and ultimately rendering the product useless. Allowing corrosion is not cost efficient and can inhibit productivity; understanding and preventing corrosion is important for maintaining infrastructures and machinery or any products that face corrosion.
  • 5. Extracting metals from ores.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvfnMxAJW_0
  • 6. Conditions for Corrosion of Metals  There are three main components necessary for corrosion to occur:  Metal (example: iron)  Oxygen (usually from the atmosphere)  An electrolyte (usually water)  Many metals used in production occur naturally in an ore and therefore must be separated out, leading to reduced stability. These metals, such as iron, will spontaneously return to their natural states. The products of corrosion often reflect the metal's natural state, both physically and in accordance to oxidation states. The placement of the metal in the Galvanic Series will contribute to its likelihood of corrosion; the higher a metal in the Galvanic Series the less likely it is to corrode. This effect is amplified when two metals at opposite ends of the Galvanic Series are in contact: the higher metal will increase its resistance while the lower will corrode more, as seen in sacrificial anod. Particular areas of stress along the metal's surface area will face corrosion more quickly because that metal is more active than the rest of the unstrained metal. Other environmental factors contribute to corrosion such as pH, salt concentration, and oxygen concentration, along with the velocity of the water and temperature.
  • 7. How Corrosion Occurs  Corrosion can occur in two general ways; over the entire surface of the metal (Generalized Corrosion), or in local spots or areas (Localized Corrosion).  Generalized Corrosion: Typically never happens, aside from in acidic conditions. This uniform corrosion over the entire surface of the metal is rare and leads to overall thinning which has little effect outside of fatigue and stress conditions.  Localized Corrosion: The most common, and most detrimental, form of localized corrosion is pitting. Pitting is when the attack happens in one single location on the surface and creates a pit, or small cavity, in the metal. This type of corrosion attack is hard to prevent, engineer against, and often times difficult to detect before structural failure is met due to cracking. Pipes are often compromised due to pitting.
  • 8. Understanding Corrosion as an Electrochemical Process (a Voltaic Cell)  Corrosion happens through a series of reduction-oxidation reactions, similar to those of a battery. The metal being corroded acts as the anode; the metal is oxidized, forming metal ions and free electrons. The free electrons reduce the oxygen, often times forming hydroxide, and providing a complimentary cathodic reaction. The dissolution of the metal at the anode has two possible outcomes; the metal ions can go into solution, becoming hydrated, or the metal ions can form a solid compound that collects on the surface. In the former case, further oxidation of the metal ions can occur and an open pit can form. In the latter case, a protective barrier may be formed and the collection of solid metal ions will inhibit further corrosion.
  • 10. Galvanic Corrosion  Galvanic corrosion involves two metals that are electrochemically dissimilar and an electrolyte to carry an electrical current. The subsequent reactions model a galvanic cell; reduction-oxidation reactions occur in a way similar to those of batteries. Typically, the metal that is lower on the Galvanic Series will act as the anode and corrode faster than without the presence of the second metal, while the second metal gains a stronger resistance to corrosion. These reactions and their directions can change or be altered due to the environment.
  • 11. GALVANIC SERIES • Ranks the reactivity of metals/alloys Platinum Gold Graphite Titanium Silver 316 Stainless Steel Nickel (passive) Copper Nickel (active) Tin Lead 316 Stainless Steel Iron/Steel Aluminum Alloys Cadmium Zinc Magnesium
  • 12. 5 • EMF series • Metal with smaller V corrodes. • Ex: Cd-Ni cell metal o Au Cu Pb Sn Ni Co Cd Fe Cr Zn Al Mg Na K +1.420 V +0.340 - 0.126 - 0.136 - 0.250 - 0.277 - 0.403 - 0.440 - 0.744 - 0.763 - 1.662 - 2.262 - 2.714 - 2.924 metal V metal o DV = 0.153V o
  • 13. Corrosion prevention Corrosion can be prevented through using multiple products and techniques including painting, sacrificial anod, cathodic protection (electroplating), and natural products of corrosion itself.  Painting: The paint forms a barrier between the metal and the environment, namely moisture.  sacrificial anod : Utilization of a metal lower on the Galvanic Series to be attacked first, instead of the metal in use. The sacrificial anod can be replaced as needed.  Passivation: Some corrosion processes will create solid metal compounds that will coat the initial site of corrosion and prevent further corrosion at that site.  Cathodic Protection: In the illustration below the iron is coated with a thin layer of zinc which is acting as a sacrificial layer for the iron. Instead of the the iron corroding, the Zn acts as the sacrificial anod in the cell and protects the iron.
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  • 15. Problems.  What are the purposes of using sacrificial anodes?  How do sacrificial anodes function?  What other forms of cathode protection?  What different metals can be used as sacrificial anodes? (name three)  What is oxidation?  What is reduction?  Why does corrosion occur?  Observe an example of corrosion and identify the conditions that allowed the attack and why it is a problem.  Explain under what conditions general corrosion would be problematic.  What type of corrosion is pitting and why is it often more detrimental to functionality than general corrosion?  What is the smallest number of electrochemical reactions needed to describe corrosion?  When iron and magnesium are in contact with an electrolyte, which will corrode and which will have reduced susceptibility to corrosion?
  • 16. Solutions.  Sacrificial anodes are used to protect metal structures from corroding.  Sacrificial anodes work by oxidizing more quickly than the metal it is protecting, being consumed completely before the other metal reacts with the electrolytes.  Several different forms of cathode protection are forming alloys, plating, and galvanizing the metal.  Three metals that can be used as sacrificial anodes are zinc, aluminum, and magnesium.  Continuing on the "rusting and flaking of an old iron yard piece" example: there is no paint to protect the iron from the damp environment incurred outside so the iron corrodes. This is a problem because it decreases the overall iron mass and, under stress, will be weaker.  General corrosion is problematic when the metal product is under great amounts of stress.  Pitting is an example of localized corrosion. It is problematic because it often goes undetected and will often lead to cracks which will reduce the functionality of the product.  There will be a minimum of two reactions, the anodic and cathodic reactions required for corrosion to occur.  The magnesium will corrode at a faster rate than it would on its own and the iron will have reduced susceptibility to corrosion. Check the Galvanic Series to solve these types of problems.