CorroZone Podcast · 16 Jun 2026
Introduction to Corrosion Science and Engineering — Course Wrap-Up
- Free
- Course Outro
- Beginner
- ~5 min
A big-picture recap of the whole Introduction to Corrosion Science and Engineering course — how the four sections fit together, from why metals corrode, through the electrochemical principles and the forms of corrosion, to how we protect against them.
Show notes
What this episode covers
A whole-course recap of the four sections of Introduction to Corrosion Science and Engineering:
- Section 1 — Corrosion Fundamentals: why corrosion occurs, forms of localised corrosion, and the electrochemical nature of aqueous corrosion.
- Section 2 — Electrochemical Principles & Corrosion Kinetics: Faraday's law, reference-electrode potentials, the Nernst equation, Pourbaix / current–potential / Evans diagrams, and rate-limiting effects.
- Section 3 — Forms of Aqueous Corrosion: general, galvanic, crevice and pitting corrosion.
- Section 4 — Corrosion Prevention & Protection Systems: cathodic protection, inhibitors, and organic/inorganic coatings.
Who this is for
Anyone beginning their study of corrosion — students, engineers, and technical staff who want a solid foundation in why metals corrode and what can be done about it. No prior background assumed.