Passivity of Metals and Alloys
The sections in this article are Introduction Electrochemical Characteristics of Passive Systems Current Potential Curves Thermodynamic Aspects of Passivity Potential Drops at the Passivated Surface Chemical Composition and Thickness of Passive Films on Metals Iron Nickel Chromium Copper Anodic Films on Aluminum Electronic Properties of Passive Films Structure of Passive Films Growth Mechanisms Effects of Alloying Elements Chromium Enrichment in Passivated Iron Based and Nickel Based Alloys Structural Aspects of Chromium Enrichment in Passive Films on Stainless Steels in Aqueous Solution: Aging Effects The Effects of Molybdenum The Effects of Nitrogen The Effect of Tungsten Passivity of Aluminum Alloys Alloying Elements as Passivity Promoters and Dissolution Moderators Detrimental Effects of Material Impurities: Sulfur Induced Corrosion Passivity Breakdown and Initial Stages of Pitting Phenomenology of Pitting Mechanisms of Pit Initiation Conclusions