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High Temperature Oxidation and Corrosion of
Metals, 2e
David John Young David John Young School of Materials Science and
Engineering University of New South Wales New South Wales, Australia

Beginning with a high level understanding of the fundamental mechanisms of high


temperature alloy oxidation, this book presents a combination of the physical chemistry and
materials science methodologies used to analyze alloy corrosion mechanisms and how they
can provide quantitative predictions for reaction rates
KEY FEATURES
x Emphasizes quantitative calculations for predicting reaction rates and the effects of temperature,
oxidant activities, and alloy compositions
x Uses phase diagrams and diffusion paths to analyze and interpret scale structures and internal
ISBN: 978-0-08-100101-1 precipitation distributions
PREVIOUS EDITION ISBN: x Presents a detailed examination of corrosion in industrial gases (water vapor effects, carburization
9780080445878 and metal dusting, sulphidation)
x Contains numerous micrographs, phase diagrams, and tabulations of relevant thermodynamic and
PUB DATE: May 2016 kinetic data
LIST PRICE: $210.00 x Combines physical chemistry and materials science methodologies
FORMAT: Hardback x Provides two completely new chapters and numerous other updates throughout the text
PAGES: c. 760 DESCRIPTION
TRIM: 6.25w x 9.375h High Temperature Oxidation and Corrosion of Metals, Second Edition, provides a high level
AUDIENCE understanding of the fundamental mechanisms of high temperature alloy oxidation. It uses this
The book is intended for post- understanding to develop methods of predicting oxidation rates and the way they change with
graduate students and others temperature, gas chemistry, and alloy composition.
taking up research or seeking an
The book focuses on the design and selection of alloy compositions which provide optimal resistance to
understanding in the field of high attack by corrosive gases, providing a rigorous treatment of the thermodynamics and kinetics underlying
temperature corrosion resistance. high temperature alloy corrosion.
It is relevant to the power
generation, waste incineration In addition, it emphasizes quantitative calculations for predicting reaction rates and the effects of
and petrochemical industries, as temperature, oxidant activities, and alloy compositions. Users will find this book to be an indispensable
well as gas turbine, fuel cell and source of information for researchers and students who are dealing with high temperature corrosion.
solar thermal technologies.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. The Nature of High Temperature Oxidation
2. Enabling Theory
3. Oxidation of Pure Metals
4. Mixed Gas Corrosion of Pure Metals
5. Alloy Oxidation I: Single-Phase Scales
6. Alloy Oxidation II: Internal Oxidation
7. Alloy Oxidation III: Multi-Phase Scales
8. Corrosion by Sulphur
9. Corrosion by Carbon
10. Corrosion by CO2
11. Effects of Water Vapour on Oxidation
12. Corrosion in Complex Environments
13. Cyclic Oxidation
14. Alloy Design

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