Corrosion Inhibitors: Principles and Applications

Abstract

Corrosion Inhibition -- Historical Aspects. An Overview of Corrosion Inhibition. Electrochemical Principles. Chemical Aspects of Corrosion Inhibition. Surface Analysis and Composition of Inhibitor Films. Quality Control of Corrosion Inhibitors. Corrosion Tests. Inhibition of Localized Corrosion. Inhibition of Stress Corrosion Cracking. Inhibition by Macrocyclics and Rare Earth Metal Compounds. Biocides. Oxygen Scavengers. Expert Systems for Corrosion Control. Applications. Corrosion Inhibition of Copper. Economic Considerations. Environmentally--Friendly Inhibitors. Index.