In this 3-day corrosion short course, you will learn basics of corrosion science and engineering, how to characterize corrosion, and practical techniques and strategies on coating/material design and formulation for corrosion performance.
Who should attend
You will benefit from the course if your work involves corrosion, protective coatings, polymer/composite materials that protect metals from corrosion. The course is designed with the minimal requirement of chemistry background. Both scientists and engineers would find the course easy to follow.
- Corrosion Fundamentals (Day 1)
- Introduction to corrosion
- Redox Potentials
- Corrosion Potential
- Mixed Potential Theory
- Experimental Polarization Curves
- Passivation and Inhibition
- Polarization Methods
- Types of Corrosion
- Characterization (Day 2)
- Corrosion Rate
- Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy
- Electrochemical Noise and Localized Techniques
- Accelerated Weathering and Lifetime prediction
- Materials and Formulation (Day 3 morning)
- Surface Preparation
- Corrosion Inhibition
- Coatings for Corrosion Control
- Formulation Strategy
- Hands-on Lab Session (Day 3 afternoon)
- Polarization
- Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy
- Localized Technique Demonstration
Course Faculty
Dr. Xiaoning Qi and Dr. Eugene Caldona
