Kutz M. Handbook of Environmental Degradation of Materials

William Andrew Publishing, 2005. — 598 p.Industry pays an enormous price for material degradation. The Handbook of Environmental Degradation of Materials outlines these costs, but more importantly, explains how to measure, analyze, and prevent environmental degradation for a wide range of industrial materials. Experts from around the world share how a diverse set of industries cope with the degradation of metals, polymers, reinforced concrete, clothing, and wood under adverse environmental conditions such as weather, seawater, and fire. Case studies show how organizations from small consulting firms to corporate giants design and manufacture products that are more resistant to environmental effects. By implementing these standards companies of all sizes should realize savings beneficial to their operations.Contents
Analysis
Analysis of Failures of Metallic Materials due to Environmental Factors
Laboratory Assessment of Corrosion
Modeling of Corrosion Processes
Lifetime Predictions
Types of Degradation
Electrochemical Corrosion
Localized Corrosion
High-Temperature Oxidation
Weathering of Plastics
Chemical and Physical Aging of Polymers
Thermal Degradation of Plastics
Environmental Degradation of Reinforced Concrete
Biofouling and prevention, and biodeterioration and biodegradation of materials
(possibly split into two chapters, one on polymers, one on metals.)
Material Flammability
Fire Retardant Materials
Protective Measures
Cathodic Protection
Thermal Protective Clothing
Wood Protection
Materials Selection for Environmental Degradation Prevention
Surface Engineering
The Intersection of Design, Manufacturing, and Surface Engineering (updated to
include new coatings: (biomimetic, nanostructured and conductive polymers)
Nanostructured Surfaces and Nanomaterial Coatings
Protective Coatings for Aluminum Alloys
Anti-Corrosion Paints
Thermal and Environmental Barrier Coatings
Thermay Spray Coatings
Paint Weathering Tests
Coatings for Concrete Surfaces: Testing and Modeling
The importance of intrinsic defects in the protective behavior of coatings
Plastics Additives for Environmental Stability
Industrial Applications
Degradation of Spacecraft Materials
Cathodic Protection for Pipelines
Tanker Corrosion
Barrier Packaging Materials
Corrosion prevention and control programs for chemical processing equipment