Environmental Degradation of Metals
Authors S. K. Roy, S. K. Bose and U. K. Chatterjee
Publisher MARCEL DEKKER
Year 2001

This highly practical reference presents- the first time in a single volume-all the types of environmental degradation a metallic component may undergo during its processing, storage and service.

Clarifying general and localized corrosion effects, Environmental Degradation of Metals describes the effects of atmospheric exposure, high-temperature gases, soil water, weak and strong chemicals, liquid metals, and nuclear radiation....determines whether corrosion can occur under a given set of conditions....shows how improvements in component design can reduce corrosion....details the high and low temperature effects of oxidizing agents, such as oxygen, sulfur and water vapor, the halogens, and carbon dioxide...investigates the instantaneous and delayed failure of solid metal in contact with liquid metal....highlights the influence of hydrogen on metal, including the loss of ductility and internal flaking, blistering, fissuring and cracking....profiles radiation effects on metal, such as irradiation growth, void swelling and embrittlement.....and more.

With key references, tables, tables, equations and drawings, Environmental Degradation of Metals is suitable for mechanical, corrosion, maintenance, metallurgical, materials, chemical, aerospace, manufacturing, industrial, nuclear, plant, project, construction, industrial, civil, environmental, design, process, product development, and packaging engineers; materials scientists; surface chemists; applied physics; architects; and upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines.