Intro -- Mechanisms of High Temperature Corrosion -- Preface -- Table of Contents -- Introduction. Acknowledgement -- Table of Contents -- Chapter 1: Thermodynamic Aspects of High Temperature Corrosion -- 1. Thermodynamics of Mixtures -- 2. Gas-Solid Equilibrium -- Chapter 2: High Temperature Corrosion : Experimental -- 1. The Practical Importance of High Temperature Corrosion -- 2. Experimental Techniques -- 3. Phenomenological Laws -- Chapter 3: Scale Structures -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Defects Responsible for the Growth of Compact Scales -- 3. Defects Responsible for the Growth of Porous Scales -- Chapter 4: Kinetic Approach to High Temperature Corrosion: Growth of a Compact Scale -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Formulation of the Elementary Processes -- 3. Calculation of the Reaction Rate of the Elementary Processes -- 4. General System of Equations -- 5. Overall Reaction Rate Limited by one of the Elementary Chemical Processes -- 6. Reaction Rate in Mixed Regimes -- Chapter 5: Kinetic Aspects of High Temperature Corrosion: Formation of Multilayered Scales -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Formation of Compact Subscales -- 3. Formation of Porous and Partially Porous Scales -- Chapter 6: Corrosion Protection -- 1. Atmosphere Control -- 2. Use of Alloys -- 3. Protection by Coatings -- Chapter 7: Case Studies and Worked Examples -- 1. Stoichiometry and Electrical Conductivity of NiO -- 2. Stoichiometry of Nb2O5 -- 3. Phase Equilibria in the System Ni-S-O at 900 K -- 4. Manganese Sulphide (MnS) Properties - Manganese Sulphidation -- 5. Properties of Cobalt Oxide (CoC) - Oxidation of Cobalt -- 6. Properties of Copper (I) Oxide Cu2O - Oxidation of Copper -- 7. Niobium Oxidation in Oxygen or Water Vapour -- 8. Lead Chlorination -- 9. Oxidation of Zircaloy 4 -- Bibliography OF BASIC BOOKS -- ˇˆ˙˝˛˚Index -- Authors Index.

The oxidation of metals is, by definition, a reaction between a gas and a solid which usually produces a solid reaction product. At first glance, this would therefore seem to be a very simple process but, in fact, it is considerably more complex. One would like to think that the reaction product, i.e., the scale that forms on the metal, acts as a physical barrier between the reactants, and that the reaction should thus cease once the barrier is established. We know that this is unfortunately not the case, because transport of matter through the scale allows the reaction to continue. We also know that, because of density-differences between the metal and its oxide, the scale may not be sufficiently complete in coverage or may not adhere to the substrate because of cracking, spalling and detachment (wrinkling). In some extreme cases, the scale may even be a liquid which simply drips from the surface, or it may volatilize at operational temperatures. The reaction between a gas and a metal is truly very complicated. The present work is an excellent summary of the basic principles; an understanding of which is of paramount importance in understanding the subject.  The book begins with the basics of thermodynamics, followed by an up-to-date summary of experimental methods; many of which have not been covered by previous books.  The usual supporting topics, such as defect structures in compounds, are presented with great clarity.  The book concludes with numerous case-histories which give a good basis for solving practical problems, using the principles expounded in the book. The writers have drawn upon their many years of experience in the field and have provided a most useful book.  This work will prove to be an excellent and enduring textbook for graduate courses in oxidation.  . Student discounts available upon request.

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