CODE 61937 ACADEMIC YEAR 2016/2017 CREDITS 5 cfu anno 2 SCIENZA E INGEGNERIA DEI MATERIALI 9017 (LM-53) - 5 cfu anno 1 SCIENZA E INGEGNERIA DEI MATERIALI 9017 (LM-53) - SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR ING-IND/22 TEACHING LOCATION SEMESTER 1° Semester AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Provide a comprehensive discussion of the fundamentals of basic and applied electrochemistry; techniques of corrosion protection and corrosion control for those who must confront, without advocating any of intensive professional courses, with an initial approach to the diagnosis and discussion of the problems of degradation of metallic materials in contact with the external environment. LEARNING OUTCOMES (FURTHER INFO) Knowledge and understanding of fundamentals of electrochemistry. Knowledge of corrosion mechanisms, methods of control and prevention. TEACHING METHODS Traditional lectures SYLLABUS/CONTENT Basic electrochemistry: fundamentals Applied electrochemistry: primary batteries (alkaline battery, Li battery, Zn-air battery…) secondary batteries (Lead-acid battery, Ni-MH battery, Li rechargeable battery, Na-S battery…) Fuel Cells fundaments and applications Principles of electrodeposition Fundamental mechanisms of corrosion, methods of control and prevention • Correlation between morphology and corrosion phenomena • Mechanism of chemical and electrochemical reactions involved in corrosion nucleation • Electrodeposition, main types of cells, characteristics and applications • Inhibition and control of corrosion RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY Lecture notes TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD GIACOMO CERISOLA Ricevimento: On appointment FABIO MICHELE CANEPA Exam Board FABIO MICHELE CANEPA (President) GIACOMO CERISOLA (President) MARCO PANIZZA LESSONS Class schedule The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION oral examination ASSESSMENT METHODS Examination includes questions on theoretical aspects of electrochemistry (basic and applied electrochemistry); general corrosion, its prevention and protection; the morphologies of attack and the factors influencing the selection of materials and methods of protection in service environment.
