Handbook of Environmental Degradation of Materials outlines the costs of material degradation, 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.

Contents:

1. Degradation Economics
   • Cost of Corrostion in the United States

2. Analysis
   • Analysis of Failures of Metallic Materials Due to Environmental Factors
   • Laboratory Assessment of Corrosion
   • Lifetime Prediction of Plastics

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 of Materials
   • Material Flammability

4. Protective Measures
   • Cathodic Prevention
   • Polymeric Flame Retardants: Problems and Decision
   • Thermal Protective Clothing
   • Weathering and UV Protection of Wood Surfaces
   • Protection of Wood-Based Materials

5. Surfaces 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

6. Industrial Applications
   • Degradation of Spacecraft Materials
   • Cathodic Protection of Pipelines
   • Tanker Corrosion
   • Barrier Packaging Materials
   • Corrosion Prevention and Control of Chemical Processing Equipment

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