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Midterm Corrosion Eng Spring 2025

The document is a midterm examination for a Corrosion Engineering course at Sabratha University, containing various questions on the differences between iron and steel, types of corrosion, and definitions of key terms. It includes solutions to the questions, providing detailed explanations and classifications related to corrosion. The exam assesses students' understanding of corrosion processes, types, and the behavior of metals in corrosive environments.

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Midterm Corrosion Eng Spring 2025

The document is a midterm examination for a Corrosion Engineering course at Sabratha University, containing various questions on the differences between iron and steel, types of corrosion, and definitions of key terms. It includes solutions to the questions, providing detailed explanations and classifications related to corrosion. The exam assesses students' understanding of corrosion processes, types, and the behavior of metals in corrosive environments.

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Sabratha University

Sabratha Faculty of Engineering, SFE


Department of Chemical Engineering 13 of May, 2025.
Corrosion Engineering, Time: 1½ hours.
Ch.E 442 Midterm Examination Name : …………………………………
Question (1): (2 points)
1- What is the difference between iron and steel ?
2- What are the three classification of stainless which is based on the microstructure?

Question (2): Define the following terms: (4 points)


(a) Dealloying (b) Cathodic protection (c) Passivity (d) Galvanic Series.

Question (3): Give the correct type of corrosion which suits the following description: (5 points)
(i) It is the most common form of corrosion. It is a form of electrochemical corrosion that occurs with
equal intensity of the entire surface of the metal. It is usually very easy to predict.
(ii) It occurs when two metal having different compositions are electrically coupled in the presence of an
electrolyte.
(iii) It is a form of electrochemical corrosion. It is a consequence of concentration difference of ions or
dissolved gases in an electrolyte solution.
(iv) It results in holes in the metal and it can go on undetected for extended periods of time since it is often
covered with corrosion products.
(v) It is the removal of one element from a solid alloy by corrosion process.
Question (4): (4 points)
How much does one pound of pure iron weigh if it is exposed to the atmosphere and completely corroded?
Question (5): (10 points)
Indicate whether the following statements are correct (C) or incorrect (I) and justify each answer:
1- Metal alloys, by virtue of composition, are often grouped into two classes—ferrous and nonferrous.
2- When a piece of steel corrodes, it will transform to ferric oxide which is not stable.
3- In corrosion, we are usually interested in gain of weight from a given area per unit time.
4- Localizing corrosion is classified as pitting when the ratio of the diameter to the depth is less than unity.
5- The more negative the value of ΔG, the lesser is the tendency for the reaction to take place.
6- Electrode potentials can be combined algebraically to give cell potential.
7- The rate of corrosion can be increased by polarization.
8- Anodic reaction is indicated by a consumption of electrons whereas the cathodic reaction is indicated by a
production of electrons.
9- Plain carbon steels have good corrosion resistance for many engineering environments.
10- Low carbon steels are produced in the least quantities than any other alloys.
Good luck for all.
Dr. Mohamed Beskri
Solution to the Final Corrosion Engineering Exam

Solution to question (1): (2 points)


1- The difference between iron and steel is that iron is an element, and steel is an alloy of iron, small
amounts of carbon and another material, usually another element like chromium. Iron is alloyed
with other elements to make it stronger and more useful and to keep it from rusting.
2- Stainless steels are mainly divided into three kinds: ferritic, martensitic & austenitic.

Solution to question (2): (4 points)


(a) Dealloying: It is the type of corrosion in which zinc is selectively leached from zinc containing
alloys; or the parting of zinc from an alloy.
(b) Cathodic protection: a corrosion control system in which the metal to be protected is made to serve as
a cathode, either by the deliberate establishment of a galvanic cell or by overpower current.
(c) Passivity: It is defined as the ability of certain metals to show slow corrosion rates when they would be
expected to corrode rapidly .
(d) Galvanic Series: a list of metals and alloys arranged according to their relative corrosion potentials in a
given environment. Or: A list of elements arranged according to their standard electrode potentials,
with both noble “positive” and active “negative” metals.

Solution to question (3): Corrosion type: (5 points)

(i) General or Uniform Corrosion.


(ii) Galvanic corrosion.
(iii) Crevice corrosion.
(vi) Pitting corrosion.
(vii) Dealloying corrosion or Selective leaching.

Solution to question (4): (4 points)


Rusting of 1 lb of iron Fe which exposed to atmosphere (water, oxygen, salts, etc.), the anodic reaction will be:
2Fe → 2Fe+2 + 4e-
The environment is of neutral pH and contains oxygen; therefore, the most probable cathodic reaction is the
reduction of oxygen. The Cathode reaction is:
O2 + 2H2O + 4e- → 4OH-
Then; the overall reaction will be:
2Fe + O2 + 2H2O + 4e- → 2Fe+2 + 4OH- → 2Fe(OH)2
This corrosion product (ferrous hydroxide) is not staple under such oxygenated conditions and transforms
to the more stable (ferric hydroxide):

2Fe(OH)2 + H2O + ½ O2 → 2Fe(OH)3


106.85 ̷ 55.85 = 1.913 Ib Fe(OH)3
Solution to question (4): (10 points)
1- T.
2- F – very
3- F – loss.
4- F: ˃1
5- F – The greater.
6- T
7- F – Reduced
8- F – Anodic reaction produces electrons while cathodic reaction consumes electrons.
9- F – poor.
10- F – greatest .

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