Author explains in detail the kinetics of corrosion processes and gives a thorough study of their thermodynamical problems. He points out the factors which have influence on electrochemical corrosion. He investigates the role of cathodic inclusions concerning corrosion process in alloys and at the same time emphasizes their practical importance.
He examines the corrosion processes taking place in the metals’ passive state. Further, he describes the circumstances of the metals becoming transpassivated.
Author sets up the electrochemical mechanism of soil corrosion of metals and points out the factors influencing soil corrosion. He also describes various cases of atmospheric corrosion, which can also be regarded as a sort of electrochemical corrosion. Finally, he investigates certain cases of corrosion taking place in melted metals.
Author also gives a rational classification of corrosion control methods based on the electrochemical theory.
