Material Science & Corrosion

ENCH650016

Prerequisites

–

Course Type

Compulsory

Credit Hours

3

Course Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the role of material selection in equipment design.
  • Understand the properties of materials.
  • Understand corrosion processes, including prevention, testing, and protection.
  • Calculate and design basic corrosion protection systems.

Course Content / Syllabus

  1. History of Material Science in Human Civilization

    • Development of material science throughout history
    • Role of materials in technological advancements
  2. Application of Material Science in Chemical Engineering

    • Importance of materials in chemical engineering processes
    • Case studies of material applications in industry
  3. Atoms, Molecules, Chemical Bonds, and Their Correlation with Material Properties

    • Atomic structure and bonding types
    • Impact of bonding on material properties
  4. Crystal Structure

    • Fundamentals of crystalline solids
    • Relationship between crystal structure and material behavior
  5. Phase Diagrams and Their Relationship to Metal Making

    • Understanding phase diagrams for metals and alloys
    • Applications in metallurgy and material design
  6. Material Mechanical Properties and Test Equipment

    • Key mechanical properties of materials
    • Equipment and methods for testing material strength and durability
  7. Metals and Alloys

    • Classification and properties of metals and alloys
    • Applications in the chemical and manufacturing industries
  8. Corrosion and the Chemical Industry

    • Impact of corrosion on chemical processes and equipment
    • Case studies of corrosion-related failures
  9. Basic Concepts of Corrosion

    • Fundamentals of corrosion and electrochemical principles
    • Concepts of polarization and passivity
  10. Types of Corrosion: Mechanisms and Their Prevention

    • Common types of corrosion and their underlying mechanisms
    • Strategies for corrosion prevention and mitigation
  11. Cathodic Protection and Corrosion Inhibitors & Monitoring

    • Principles and applications of cathodic protection
    • Use of corrosion inhibitors and monitoring techniques

Recommended References

  1. Ilmu Bahan dan Teknologi Bahan (Lawrence H. Van Vlack, diterjemahkan oleh Ir. Sriati Djaprie, M.E., M. Met), Bagian Pendahuluan.