Lecturers

Dr. rer. nat. Michael Rohwerder
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Martin Stratmann

Data

Lecture no.: 139401
Semester: Winter Term
Event type: Lecture with Exercise
Language: German
Contact hours: 4
Credit points: 5 
Programs:

• M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
• M.Sc. Sales Engineering and Product Management

Description

This lecture covers the fundamentals of corrosion and corrosion protection of metallic materials. Corrosion processes in aqueous environments, under atmospheric conditions, and at elevated temperatures in corrosive gases are examined. Following an introduction to the economic and societal impact of corrosion, the course presents the key physicochemical concepts used to describe corrosion phenomena, with particular emphasis on the thermodynamics and kinetics of electrochemical reactions. Building on these foundations, the major forms of corrosion and corrosion-induced degradation mechanisms are discussed, including uniform corrosion, pitting corrosion, intergranular corrosion, selective corrosion, stress corrosion cracking, corrosion fatigue, erosion-corrosion, and high-temperature oxidation. In addition to the underlying theoretical principles, suitable characterization and investigation methods, corrosion testing procedures, and strategies for corrosion prevention and mitigation are presented. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have acquired a fundamental understanding of corrosion processes and corrosion protection strategies and will be able to analyze and evaluate typical corrosion-related problems encountered in both scientific research and engineering practice.