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Lecture type	Total
Lectures	30
Laboratory exercises	15

* Load is given in academic hour (1 academic hour = 45 minutes)

COURSE OBJECTIVE:
The aim of the course is to provide students with an understanding of metallic materials and their physical and chemical properties that influence their corrosion resistance in engineering applications. The course develops fundamental knowledge of corrosion mechanisms and equips students with the principles and methods required to prevent and control the degradation of metallic materials.

COURSE IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM:
WEEK 1
Introduction to corrosion. Significance and economic impact of corrosion. Chemical and electrochemical corrosion. Corrosion cell. Role of oxidizing agents.
WEEK 2
Thermodynamics of corrosion. Spontaneity of reactions and Gibbs free energy. Nernst equation. Pourbaix diagrams. Concepts of immunity and passivity.
WEEK 3
Kinetics of corrosion processes. Butler?Volmer equation. Wagner?Traud theory. Evans diagram. Activation and diffusion control.
WEEK 4
Passivity of metals. Anodic polarization. Stability of the passive film. Influence of pH value, chlorides, and temperature.
WEEK 5
Determination of corrosion rate. Gravimetric methods. Linear polarization resistance method (LPR). Stern?Geary relationship. Direct current and alternating current electrochemical methods.
WEEK 6
Localized corrosion. Galvanic corrosion. Crevice corrosion. Pitting corrosion. Intergranular corrosion. Stress corrosion cracking.
WEEK 7
Field trip ? participation in the professional conference KORMAT (International Corrosion Conference). Students attend selected lectures and technical presentations and analyze examples of the application of corrosion principles in industrial practice..
WEEK 8
Midterm examination.
WEEK 9
Student presentations and discussion. Corrosion in natural and infrastructural environments. Atmospheric corrosion ? corrosivity categories (ISO 9223). Atmospheric corrosion of copper and copper alloys. Corrosion of offshore structures ? corrosivity zones. Corrosion in soil ? soil corrosivity parameters. Galvanic corrosion ? influence of anodic to cathodic surface area ratio.
WEEK 10
Student presentations and discussion. Corrosion in construction and water systems. Corrosion of reinforcement in concrete ? carbonation and chloride action. Measurement of corrosion potential of reinforcement according to ASTM standard. Corrosion of steel in water supply systems ? influence of hardness and pH value. Corrosion of copper pipes in drinking water. Corrosion in closed heating and cooling systems.
WEEK 11
Student presentations and discussion. Industrial systems and specific mechanisms. Corrosion in oil and gas systems ? CO? and H?S corrosion. Microbiologically induced corrosion. Corrosion in electronics. Stress corrosion cracking. Hydrogen embrittlement of metals.
WEEK 12
Student presentations and discussion. Materials and microstructure. Microstructure and corrosion of steel. Corrosion of stainless steels ? PREN and resistance to pitting corrosion. Corrosion of aluminum and aluminum alloys. Anodic metallic coatings (nickel, chromium). Zinc coatings ? protection mechanisms.
WEEK 13
Student presentations and discussion. Cathodic protection ? principles and application. Anodic protection ? principles and application. Corrosion inhibitors ? mechanisms of action and application. Zinc coatings ? hot-dip galvanizing and electrochemical deposition. Protective coatings ? coating systems and quality control.
WEEK 14
Questions and answers. Analysis of typical mistakes. Integrative problem-solving tasks and systematization of course content.
WEEK 15
Final midterm examination.
DEVELOPMENT OF GENERAL AND SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Upon successful completion of the course Metal Materials, Corrosion and Protection, students will be able to:
- apply fundamental knowledge of electrochemistry and materials science to corrosion phenomena
- explain the mechanisms of chemical and electrochemical corrosion processes
- analyze different types of corrosion and identify their causes and consequences
- evaluate corrosion rate determination methods and interpret experimental results
- select and justify appropriate corrosion protection techniques
- assess the suitability of metallic materials for specific service conditions
- develop analytical thinking and problem-solving skills in corrosion engineering

STUDENT OBLIGATIONS AND THEIR FULFILLMENT
Students are required to:
- regularly attend lectures
- actively participate in discussions and presentations
- present the selected topic
- complete laboratory exercises
- take the scheduled midterm examination

CONDITIONS FOR OBTAINING COURSE SIGNATURE
- regular attendance at lectures, presentations, and laboratory exercises
- participation in required forms of assessment (midterm and final examination)
- presentation of the selected topic
- completion of laboratory exercises

TEACHING METHODS
The course is delivered through:
- lectures
- problem-based learning
- case study analysis
- student presentations
- guided discussions
- use of digital tools for interactive knowledge assessment
- laboratory exercises

METHODS OF KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATION
Student performance is evaluated through:
- midterm examination during the semester
- presentation and active participation
- written and/or oral examination, if required

METHOD OF MONITORING COURSE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE
Course quality is monitored through:
- anonymous student evaluation surveys
- analysis of student performance and achievement of learning outcomes
- continuous improvement of teaching methods and assessment procedures

1. understand the importance of protecting materials from corrosion within the chemical engineering profession
2. improve their knowledge about the properties of certain metallic materials and the possibilities of their use.
3. improve the knowledge needed in the development of new materials

1. Materijali predavanja na stranicama FKIT-a, Sanja Martinez,
2. Uhlig's Corrosion Handbook, Third Edition, Winston Revie, Ed, Wiley, 2011.
3. Corrosion Science and Engineering, Pedeferri, Pietro, Springer International Publishing, 2018.

Enrollment :
Passed : Calculus II
Passed : Chemical analysis of materials
Passed : Computer programming and application
Passed : General chemistry
Passed : Inorganic chemistry
Passed : Mechanics of materials
Passed : Physics II

Mandatory course - Regular studij - Materials Science and Engineering