Description
Corrosion of Aluminium, Second Edition, highlights the practical and general aspects of the corrosion of aluminium alloys. Chapters help readers new to the topic understand the metallurgical, chemical and physical features of aluminium alloys. Author Christian Vargel adopts a practitioner styled approach that is based on the expertise he has gained during a 40-year career in aluminium corrosion. The book assesses the corrosion resistance of aluminium, a key metric recognized as one of the main conditions for the development of many uses of aluminium in transport, construction, power transmission, and more.- Features 600 bibliographic references, providing a comprehensive guide to over 100 years of related study- Includes numerous illustrations to enhance study- Presents practical applications across many industries- Provides an accessible reference for both beginners and experts
Table of Contents
1. Aluminium and its alloys 2. Aluminium corrosion 3. Atmospheric corrosion of aluminium 4. Corrosion in water 5. The action of inorganic products 6. The action of organic products 7. The effect of different environments
