CHEM 704 Electrochemistry & Corrosion S
Theories of chemical reaction rates in gas and solution phases and at surfaces. Data analysis, kinetics and mechanisms of chemical reactions Fundamental of electrochemical reactions, thermodynamics and kinetics of electrochemical reactions, mass transfer/diffusion in electrolytes, electrochemical method of analysis, applications (fuel cells, electrolysis cells and other electrochemical reactions), Fundamentals of corrosion, types of corrosion, design against corrosion, corrosion protection principles, corrosion in common environments, corrosion resistant alloys. Each student will deliver a seminar on their chosen topic to the whole group who will peer-assess the seminar and provide feedback.