Summary:
Written
by an acknowledged expert in the field, the Encyclopedia
of Corrosion Technology furnishes, in a single volume,
readily accessible information on corrosion necessary for
understanding and solving costly and potentially
hazardous corrosion-related problems—saving the practitioner time
in applied research and design. This is a must volume for both
novice and expert user.
Presents current data in the classical
encyclopedia form!
Facilitating
rapid and easy searching of pertinent topics, the
Encyclopedia provides alphabetically organized
coverage on:
·
all
types of materials effected by corrosion
·
key
terminology associated with the corrosion process, including metallurgical
terms and alternate nomenclature
·
various
types and forms of corrosion
·
the
most commonly used construction materials and their corrosion
resistance characteristics
·
methods
for controlling and preventing corrosion, areas of application,
and conditions for effective protection
·
and
much more!
Featuring
entries enhanced with references for further in-depth study of
specific areas, as well as edifying tables, equations, drawings,
and other practical advice, this indispensable day-to-day guide
is essential for materials, chemical, mechanical, corrosion, industrial,
civil, project, plant, and maintenance engineers; surface chemists;
and technical personnel and graduate-level students interested
in the phenomena of corrosion.
Reviews:
"…easy to browse, manageably-sized….very
useful for…academic libraries."-E-Streams
"…a
book that any industrial engineer should have, read, and use."-Corrosion Reviews
"...an
indispensable and essential day-to-day guide for chemical,
mechanical, civil and industrial engineers.
"...highly
recommend[ed]...to all industrial engineers."-Iasi Polytechnic, 2000
