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PRINCIPLES OF CORROSION

MS&E/NE 433
Course Description

Thermodynamics and kinetics of metallic corrosion. The common forms of corrosion and corrosion susceptibility tests. Electrochemical measurement of corrosion rates. Corrosion prevention, economic considerations. High temperature oxidation and sulphidation. Corrosion case histories.

Prerequisites

MS&E 330 , or graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.43

-1.23% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

1.17% from Historical

A Rate
28.57%

-41.85% from Historical

Class Size
7

-59.54% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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