Introduction to the High Temperature Oxidation of Metals

by Neil Birks , Gerald H. Meier , Frederick S. Pettit

• ISBN13: 9780521480420
• ISBN10: 0521480426
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-04-17
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Summary

A Straightforward treatment which describes the oxidation of metals and alloys at elevated temperatures. This new edition retains the emphasis on the fundamental theory, and incorporates advances made in understanding various degradation phenomena. Oxidation processes in simple and complex systems are discussed, covering elementary oxidation processes as well as mixed environments and hot corrosion. Methods to control degradation are discussed, including coatings and atmosphere control. The authors provide a logical and expert treatment of the subject, producing a revised book that will be of use to students studying degradation of high-temperature materials, and an essential guide for researchers requiring an understanding of this important process. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction

1. Methods of investigation

2. Thermodynamic fundamentals

3. Mechanisms of oxidation

4. Oxidation of pure metals

5. Oxidation of alloys

6. Oxidation by oxidants other than oxygen

7. Reactions of metals in mixed environments

8. Hot corrosion

9. Erosion-corrosion of metals in oxidizing atmospheres

10. Protective coatings

11. Atmosphere control for the protection of metals during production processes

Appendix A. Solution to Fick's second law for a semi-infinite solid

Appendix B. Rigorous derivation of the kinetics of internal oxidation

Appendix C. Effects of impurities on oxide defect structures.