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Corrosion of metals

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Base metals belong to the most important materials used in different chemical plants and equipment. This course aims to introduce basic concepts needed to understand corrosion resistance and different methods to avoid corrosion in aqueous solutions. The course is aimed for chemical engineering and chemistry students and requires knowledge in general chemistry.

Different corrosion types, passivation, polarization and corrosion protection via material choice, design, anodic and cathodic protection, inorganic and organic coatings are discussed. Examples of corrosion case studies demonstrate further the subject.

After the course, the student:

  • can analyse and discuss potential factors which might have caused the observed corrosion case and also suggests possible solutions to avoid corrosion.
  • understands the typical corrosion metal of the most important metals in various environments.
  • understands corrosion mechanisms.
  • understands basic thermodynamic concepts and kinetics of corrosion reactions.

More information in Åbo Akademi’s studiehandboken.

Further information about the courses and studying

Åbo Akademi
Mikko Helle
mikko.helle(at)abo.fi

Responsible teacher

Åbo Akademi
Oskar Karlström
oskar.karlstrom(at)abo.fi

Contact person for applications

FITech
Monica Sandberg , Student services designer
monica.sandberg(at)fitech.io
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Category:
Technical studies
Topic:
Chemical process and environmental engineering
Course code:
416520.0
Credits:
5 ECTS
Price:
0 €
Level:
Teaching period:
11.1.–22.3.2021
Application deadline:
Application period has ended
Host university:
Åbo Akademi University
Study is open for:
Adult learner,
Degree student
Teaching methods:
Contact
Place of contact learning:
Turku
Language:
English
General prerequisites:
The course is aimed for chemical engineering and chemistry students and requires knowledge in general chemistry.
Study suitable for:
Master's level students with some knowledge in chemistry and engineering
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