Corrosion and Electrochemistry of Zinc

Humankind's use of zinc stretches back to antiquity, and it was a component in some of the earliest known alloy systems. Even though metallic zinc was not "discovered" in Europe until 1746 (by Marggral), zinc ores were used for making brass in biblical times, and an 87% zinc alloy was...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gregory Zhang, Xiaoge
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 1996, 1996
Edition:1st ed. 1996
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Properties, Products, and Processes
  • 2. Electrochemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics
  • 3. Passivation and Surface Film Formation
  • 4. Electrochemistry of Zinc Oxide
  • 5. Corrosion Potential and Corrosion Current
  • 6. Corrosion Products
  • 7. Corrosion Forms
  • 8. Atmospheric Corrosion
  • 9. Corrosion in Waters and Aqueous Solutions
  • 10. Corrosion in Soil
  • 11. Under-Paint Corrosion
  • 12. Zinc-Rich Coatings
  • 13. Corrosion in Concrete
  • 14. Corrosion in Batteries
  • 15. Corrosion in Other Environments
  • References