Imitating nature in building up thermodynamically stable layers on metals for protection against corrosion

Batzias, AF; Batis, G

dc.contributor.author	Batzias, AF	en
dc.contributor.author	Batis, G	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T02:49:24Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T02:49:24Z
dc.date.issued	2003	en
dc.identifier.issn	09513248	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/34584
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dc.subject.other	Atomic force microscopy (AFM)	en
dc.subject.other	Corrosion control	en
dc.subject.other	Oxide films	en
dc.subject.other	Surface structures	en
dc.subject.other	Algorithms	en
dc.subject.other	Auger electron spectroscopy	en
dc.subject.other	Carbon	en
dc.subject.other	Corrosion resistance	en
dc.subject.other	Electrochemical corrosion	en
dc.subject.other	Metals	en
dc.subject.other	Oxidation	en
dc.subject.other	Oxides	en
dc.subject.other	Scanning electron microscopy	en
dc.subject.other	Surface tension	en
dc.subject.other	Thermodynamic stability	en
dc.subject.other	Thermodynamics	en
dc.subject.other	Corrosion protection	en
dc.title	Imitating nature in building up thermodynamically stable layers on metals for protection against corrosion	en
heal.type	conferenceItem	en
heal.publicationDate	2003	en
heal.abstract	By imitating the way that nature builds up thermodynamically stable layers to protect certain metals against corrosion, we can enhance the qualities of these metals and keep them in good condition during service. An algorithmic procedure that we have designed/implemented to facilitate/modify the natural process of passivation, can support/improve human expertise and provide the necessary information (by means of a Knowledge Base built ad hoc) for increasing effectiveness. Nevertheless, it is also proved that the higher the passivation achieved by increasing protective layer thickness, the higher the breakdown probability becomes; apparently, an optimal point of passivation exists, setting an applicability limit for corrosion engineers.	en
heal.journalName	Institute of Physics Conference Series	en
dc.identifier.volume	180	en
dc.identifier.spage	523	en
dc.identifier.epage	532	en