Materials Degradation and Its Control by Surface Engineering

Studies of materials degradation, e.g. corrosion, have traditionally been divided into separate disciplines for each type of material. The control of materials degradation is also usually studied as a separate topic, e.g. corrosion and paints. It is difficult for a student to gain an overall view of the entire materials degradation problem with this scattered presentation of knowledge. This book offers a comprehensive review of the various forms of damage to all significant engineering materials, before proceeding to discuss both traditional and modern technologies of surface engineering for combating materials degradation. Scientific concepts are, wherever possible, illustrated graphically with numerous diagrams to ensure the maximum ease of understanding by students.