Handbook of Environmental Degradation of Materials

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 indsutrial 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.

Part 1 Degradation Economics
Cost of Corrosion in the United States
Part 2 Analysis
Analysis of Failures of Metallic Materials Due to Environmental Factors
Laboratory Assessment of Corrosion
Lifetime Predictions of Plastics
Part 3 Types of Degradation
Electrochemical Corrosion
High Temperature Oxidization
Chemical and Physical Aging of Plastics
Environmental Degradation of Reinforced Concrete
Biofouling and Prevention, and Corrosion, Biodeterioration and Biodegradation
Material Flammability
Part 4 Protective Measures
Cathodic Protection
Polymeric Flame Retardants: Problems and Decision
Thermal Protective Clothing
Weathering and UV Protection of Wood Surfaces
Protection of Wood-Based Materials
Part 5 Surface Engineering
The Intersection of Design, Manufacturing, and Surface Engineering
Protective Coatings for Aluminum Alloys
Corrosion Resistant Coatings and Paint
Paint Weathering Tests
Thermal Spray Coatings
Coatings for Concrete Surfaces: Testing and Modeling
The Role of Intrinsic Defects in the Protective Behavior of Organic Coatings
Part 6 Industrial Applications
Degradation of Spacecraft Materials
Cathodic Protection of Pipelines
Tanker Corrosion
Barrier Packaging Materials
Corrosion Prevention and Control of Chemical Processing Equipment
Index