Yullig Corrosion Manual

Author: [Canada] R. Winston Revie (Revie/R.W.) Editor-in-Chief / Yang Wu et al
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Since the publication of the Handbook of Corrosion edited by Herbert Uhlig in 1948, corrosion-resistant non-metallic materials have been developed; the understanding of corrosion processes has been improved; corrosion protection methods and technologies have been advanced; and the methods for collecting and analyzing corrosion data have been enhanced. Additionally, to ensure cost-effectiveness, reliability, and safety, the application of corrosion data in economic and risk analysis, life prediction, and decision-making has increased. All these developments and trends are as much as possible reflected in this handbook.
The Handbook of Corrosion by Editor-in-Chief R. Winston Revie has served generations of corrosion engineers, and even today, more than half a century after its first publication, it remains as a trusted resource in the personal libraries of many engineers worldwide. The new Uhlig's Corrosion Handbook will serve future generations of designers, inspectors, owners, and operators of all types of engineering systems (many of which are still unknown today). Dr. Revie, like his mentor in 1948, has successfully provided a convenient reference book covering the entire field of corrosion.
Corrosion refers to the degradation of materials under the action of the environment. The Handbook of Corrosion is a convenient reference book that effectively compiles materials widely scattered in scientific and engineering literature, covering the entire field of corrosion. The book consists of 70 chapters divided into 6 parts, including the fundamentals of corrosion science and engineering, the corrosion characteristics and protection measures of various non-metals and metals, various corrosion resistance evaluation, life prediction, and testing methods, as well as discussions on corrosion-related issues involving high-level radioactive waste. Additionally, the book includes a glossary to help readers understand the relevant technical terms in the field of corrosion more accurately. This book is available for researchers and engineering technicians in the field of corrosion, as well as professionals in material research and construction.
[Preface] In this book, corrosion is defined as the degradation of materials under the action of the environment. The 70 chapters are divided into 6 parts, covering the fundamentals of corrosion science and engineering, non-metals, metals, corrosion protection, and corrosion resistance evaluation and testing. The last part focuses on corrosion-related issues involving high-level radioactive waste. Additionally, the book includes a glossary and a detailed index (which is not present in the Chinese edition). These are designed to help readers quickly find relevant information. To adapt to the growing trend of electronic communication, email addresses are included in the author list.
Since the publication of the Handbook of Corrosion edited by Herbert Uhlig in 1948, corrosion-resistant non-metallic materials have been developed; the understanding of corrosion processes has been improved; corrosion protection methods and technologies have been advanced; and the level of collecting and analyzing corrosion data has been enhanced, partly through the application of software now available. Additionally, to ensure cost-effectiveness, reliability, and safety, the application of corrosion data in economic and risk analysis, life prediction, and decision-making has increased. All these developments and trends are as much as possible reflected in this handbook.
Another major development since 1948 has been the establishment of standards in many aspects, including material applications, corrosion testing, and data collection and analysis. These standards are now used in all fields of corrosion technology, including material selection and specifications, regulations, and litigation. Many chapters in this book extensively discuss national and international standards. The intended audience includes those who must select cost-effective materials for specific applications in particular environments, as well as those exploring the application of a specific material in different environments. Although much of this book is organized by material, the index reflects the needs of all readers and specifically lists many special environments.
First, I would like to thank the authors of each chapter for writing this book. Additionally, I would like to thank the anonymous reviewers who worked behind the scenes. Many of the reviewers are themselves authors of chapters in this book, and their reviews helped maintain consistency in the quality of the book throughout. I would also like to thank those who encouraged me during the editing process, including R. P. Frankenthal, R. A. Oriani, B. R. MacDougall, and M. Kendig. I would also like to thank the members of the handbook advisory committee, who provided advice and guidance during the editing of the manuscript. I would like to thank R. Calvo and his staff at the headquarters of the Electrochemical Society of New Jersey in Pennington, New Jersey, as well as John Wiley in New York.