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.

Prerequisties

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

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Offered

Occasionally

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

-59.54% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

Sorted by ratings from Rate My Professors

Kumar SRIDHARAN

[email protected]

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