Author : Michael Schütze
Publisher : Wiley-VCH
ISBN 13 : 9783527332243
Total Pages : 752 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (322 download)
Book Synopsis Corrosion Resistance of Copper and Copper Alloys by : Michael Schütze
Download or read book Corrosion Resistance of Copper and Copper Alloys written by Michael Schütze and published by Wiley-VCH. This book was released on 2011-11-30 with total page 752 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Copper and its alloys have been utilized for more than 10,000 years. Today, copper is one of the most commonly used metals in the world; 24 million tons are consumed worldwide. A wide variety of copper alloys are used in a range of applications. As well as good mechanical properties, the excellent electrical conductivity and thermal conduction are reasons copper alloys are deployed in many industrial fields. Copper plays a role in electronic and electrical applications and all forms of heat transfer. In automobiles as well as in houses copper could not be replaced. In the sanitary industry copper and brass are well established, for example, drinking water pipes have been used for decades without problems. While the corrosion resistance of copper and its alloys is excellent in unpolluted air and drinking water, corrosion rates in impure environments can be much higher and lead to severe material damage. Corrosion is a system property, so it is important to find the right copper material with regard to the environmental conditions it will be exposed to. This handbook highlights the limitations of the use of copper and its alloys in various corrosive solutions and provides vital information on corrosion protection measures.