CAPITOL UNIVERSITY

College of Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Department

ME301 (Materials Science Engineering for ME)

Activity 2 (Self Assessment)-Midterm

Name: Rene Nino M. Balingit Date: 04-11-2022

Section Code/ID No: EN61-2073449 Professor: Dr. Maria Victoria A.
Umaran
(1) Define corrosion and the corresponding electrochemical
reactions often associated with it.

 Corrosion is the degradation and loss of a material's key qualities

as a result of chemical, electrochemical, and other processes
between the exposed material surface and the environment.
Corrosion of metals and nonmetals occurs as a result of gradual
environmental interaction on the surface of the material.
 Electrochemical corrosion occurs when two distinct metals are
present in an electrolytic medium. Seawater is an excellent
electrolyte. Different parts of the same metal have been treated
differently, or the metal and its oxide are sufficiently dissimilar
to produce corrosion.
(2) Define oxidation and how it can protect metals.

 The reaction that occurs when things come into contact with
oxygen molecules is known as oxidation. Metals or non-metals,
such as biological tissues, are examples of such things. In a more
technical sense, oxidation is defined as the loss of one electron
during the interaction of two or more elements. The elements in
this case do not have to include oxygen. In a nutshell, it's the
increased oxidation state of an atom as a result of a chemical
process. Reduction, on the other hand, is characterized by a
decrease in oxidation state. Formal electron transfers are
involved in both processes. Net loss is caused by oxidation,
whereas net gain is caused by reduction.
 Coating the metal is one approach to prevent or slow corrosion.
The coating keeps water and oxygen from coming into touch with
the metal. Paint and other coatings will inhibit corrosion, but once
scratched, they will no longer be effective.
(3) What are some of the factors that affect the corrosion
of metals?

 There are two sub-components that affect the corrosion

of metals, which are the nature of the metal and the
nature of the corroding environment.

 Nature of Metal
 Purity of metal
 Physical state of metal
 Position of metal in Galvanic series
 Nature of Oxide fim
 Nature of products of corrosion
 Relatives areas of Cathode and anode

 Nature of Corroding Environment

 Temperature and Humidity
 Effect of Ph
 Presence of impurities of atm
 Nature of electrolyte
 Solubility of products of corrosion
(4) Name various ways that one can protect against corrosion.

 Protective Coating - A fresh coat of

paint will improve the look of your
metal structure while also protecting
it from corrosion. Rubber paints are
the most effective because they act
as a barrier, preventing ambient
substances from reacting with the
metal's chemical structure. Another
excellent corrosion protection
strategy is using a powder coat. Nylon,
urethane, polyester, epoxy, and acrylic
are the most frequently utilized
powders.

 Metal Plating - Theoretically, plating

is almost similar to painting. Instead
of paint, a thin layer of metal is
applied to the metal you want to
protect. The metal layer prevents
corrosion and adds an aesthetic
finish. There are four types of
metallic plating: Electroplating,
Mechanical plating, Electroless, and
Hot dipping.
 Corrosion inhibitors - Corrosion
inhibitors are chemicals that are
applied to the metal's surface
and react with it or the
surrounding gases to stop or slow
down the electrochemical
reactions that cause corrosion.

 Sacrificial coatings - In this method,

a coat of a metal that is likely to
oxidize is applied to the surface of
the metal you want to protect. You
can either utilize cathodic protection
(galvanizing) or anodic protection
(anodizing).

 Environmental Measures - To help

prevent or limit the rate of corrosion
on metals and other materials, control
the environment around you. Reduce
your exposure to dampness, for
example, while more complicated
options involve managing the oxygen,
sulfur, or chlorine levels in your
environment. The environment has a
 big impact on corrosion, and there are a lot of things you can do
about it.
 Modifying the design - Effective
corrosion prevention technologies can
extend the life of metal while also
maintaining its visual appeal. Simple
changes, such as minimizing gaps and
pits where water can collect or
encouraging unrestricted air flow, can
go a long way toward preventing
corrosion. Regular maintenance should
also be considered as an extra method.

(5) Cite two examples of the beneficial use of galvanic

corrosion.
  One common example of galvanic
corrosion occurs in galvanized iron,
a sheet of iron or steel covered
with a zinc coating. Even when the
protective zinc coating is broken,
the underlying steel is not attacked.

 Second example is the

passive cathodic protection systems
are commonly used on offshore
platforms to protect structural steel
members