Impedance Techniques and Electrochemical Corrosion Kinetics provides a thorough foundational overview of electrochemical impedance technique, highlighting the interpretation of impedance data through electrochemical reaction models. Starting with essential mathematical concepts and electrical circuits, the book features a solid foundation for understanding impedance in electrochemical systems. The following chapters cover key topics such as thermodynamics, corrosion processes, and both steady-state and transient electrochemical systems. It discusses strategies for accurately measuring impedance and interpreting the results using kinetic models instead of relying solely on electrical circuit analogies. It also explores applications such as the study of organic coatings and mass transport phenomena. Focusing on core principles and practical uses, this is a valuable resource for students, researchers, and corrosion scientists seeking a deeper understanding of electrochemical impedance technique and its relevance in corrosion science.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. List of figures - p. ix 7. List of tables - p. xxi 8. Introductory preface - p. xxiii 9. Author's preface - p. xxvii 10. Chapter One: Complex numbers: basic concepts - p. 1 11. Chapter Two: Circuits, Laplace transform, and time constants - p. 5 12. Chapter Three: Chemical systems: thermodynamics and kinetics - p. 43 13. Chapter Four: Electrochemical systems: stationary approach - p. 57 14. Chapter Five: Electrochemical systems: transient approach - p. 105 15. Chapter Six: Electrochemical impedance - p. 127 16. Chapter Seven: An overview of the use of impedance analysis in the field of corrosion protective organic coatings - p. 223 17. Chapter Eight: Mass transport in electrode processes - p. 239 18. Appendix A: List of acronyms and symbols - p. 297 19. Index - p. 307
Impedance Techniques and Electrochemical Corrosion Kinetics provides a thorough foundational overview of electrochemical impedance technique, highlighting the interpretation of impedance data through electrochemical reaction models. Starting with essential mathematical concepts and electrical circuits, the book features a solid foundation for understanding impedance in electrochemical systems. The following chapters cover key topics such as thermodynamics, corrosion processes, and both steady-state and transient electrochemical systems. It discusses strategies for accurately measuring impedance and interpreting the results using kinetic models instead of relying solely on electrical circuit analogies. It also explores applications such as the study of organic coatings and mass transport phenomena. Focusing on core principles and practical uses, this is a valuable resource for students, researchers, and corrosion scientists seeking a deeper understanding of electrochemical impedance technique and its relevance in corrosion science.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. List of figures - p. ix 7. List of tables - p. xxi 8. Introductory preface - p. xxiii 9. Author's preface - p. xxvii 10. Chapter One: Complex numbers: basic concepts - p. 1 11. Chapter Two: Circuits, Laplace transform, and time constants - p. 5 12. Chapter Three: Chemical systems: thermodynamics and kinetics - p. 43 13. Chapter Four: Electrochemical systems: stationary approach - p. 57 14. Chapter Five: Electrochemical systems: transient approach - p. 105 15. Chapter Six: Electrochemical impedance - p. 127 16. Chapter Seven: An overview of the use of impedance analysis in the field of corrosion protective organic coatings - p. 223 17. Chapter Eight: Mass transport in electrode processes - p. 239 18. Appendix A: List of acronyms and symbols - p. 297 19. Index - p. 307