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Recommended reads: Journal of The Electrochemical Society

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A few months ago, as part of The Electrochemical Society OpenAccess week, I shared a list of highly valuable papers. Unfortunately, I think most of you might not have seen it.

I am re-posting what I consider some of the most relevant publications related to corrosion science in the Journal of the Electrochemical Society. I encourage students and seasoned professionals alike to take a look at some of these articles; the research presented, in many instances, has transformed our understanding of materials degradation mechanisms.

Classics

  • Stern, M. and A.L. Geary, “Electrochemical Polarization: I . A Theoretical Analysis of the Shape of Polarization Curves.” Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 1957. 104(1): p. 56. doi: 10.1149/1.2428496.
  • Stern, M., “Electrochemical Polarization: II . Ferrous‐Ferric Electrode Kinetics on Stainless Steel.”Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 1957. 104(9): p. 559. doi: 10.1149/1.2428653.
  • Stern, M., “Electrochemical Polarization: III . Further Aspects of the Shape of Polarization Curves.”Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 1957. 104(11): p. 645. doi: 10.1149/1.2428438.
  • Stern, M., “The Relation between Pitting Corrosion and the Ferrous-Ferric Oxidation-Reduction Kinetics on Passive Surfaces.” Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 1957. 104(10): p. 600. doi: 10.1149/1.2428424.
  • Devanathan, M.A.V., Z. Stachurski, and W. Beck, “A Technique for the Evaluation of Hydrogen Embrittlement Characteristics of Electroplating Baths”. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 1963. 110(8): p. 886. doi: 10.1149/1.2425894. You should also check the discussions: Link 1, Link 2, and Link 3.
  • Devanathan, M.A.V. and Z. Stachurski, “The Mechanism of Hydrogen Evolution on Iron in Acid Solutions by Determination of Permeation Rates”. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 1964. 111(5): p. 619. doi: 10.1149/1.2426195.
  • Galvele, J.R., “Enhanced Surface Mobility as the Cause of Stress Corrosion Cracking.”Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 1986. 133(5): p. 953-954. doi: 10.1149/1.2108773.
  • Galvele, J.R., “Transport Processes and the Mechanism of Pitting of Metals.” Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 1976. 123(4): p. 464-474. doi: 10.1149/1.2132857.
  • Sieradzki, K. and R.C. Newman, “A Percolation Model for Passivation in Stainless Steels.” Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 1986. 133(9): p. 1979. doi: 10.1149/1.2109065.
  • Macdonald, D.D., “The Point Defect Model for the Passive State.” Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 1992. 139(12): p. 3434. doi: 10.1149/1.2069096.
  • Macdonald, D.D., “Theory of Steady-State Passive Films.” Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 1990. 137(8): p. 2395. doi: 10.1149/1.2086949. As well as the errata: doi: 10.1149/1.2152176 and doi: 10.1149/1.2152195.
  • Bockris, J.O.M. and P.K. Subramanyan, “Hydrogen Embrittlement and Hydrogen Traps.” Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 1971. 118(7): p. 1114. doi: 10.1149/1.2408257. Do not forget the discussion.

Fundamentals

  • Frankel, G.S., “Pitting Corrosion of Metals.” Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 1998. 145(6): p. 2186. doi: 10.1149/1.1838615. As well as the errata.
  • Macdonald, D.D. and M. Urquidi-Macdonald, “Application of Kramers-Kronig Transforms in the Analysis of Electrochemical Systems: I. Polarization Resistance.” Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 1985. 132(10): p. 2316. doi: 10.1149/1.2113570.
  • Urquidi-Macdonald, M. and D.D. Macdonald, “Application of Kramers-Kronig Transforms in the Analysis of Electrochemical Impedance Data: II. Transformations in the Complex Plane.” Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 1986. 133(10): p. 2018. doi: 10.1149/1.2108332.
  • Dong, C., et al., “Passivity Breakdown on Copper: Influence of Temperature.” Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 2016. 163(13): p. C707-C717. doi: 10.1149/2.0401613jes.
  • Lu, P., et al., “The Kinetics of Nucleation of Metastable Pits on Metal Surfaces: The Point Defect Model and Its Optimization on Data Obtained on Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, Iron, Aluminum, and Alloy-22.”Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 2016. 163(5): p. C156-C163. doi: 10.1149/2.0401605jes.
  • Laycock, N.J., M.H. Moayed, and R.C. Newman, “Metastable Pitting and the Critical Pitting Temperature.” Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 1998. 145(8): p. 2622. doi: 10.1149/1.1838691.

Aluminum and magnesium alloys

  • Wang, S.S., et al., “Mechanism of Localized Breakdown of 7000 Series Aluminum Alloys.” Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 2013. 160(10): p. C493-C502. doi: 10.1149/2.080310jes.
  • Iannuzzi, M., T. Young, and G.S. Frankel, “Aluminum Alloy Corrosion Inhibition by Vanadates.” Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 2006. 153(12): p. B533. doi: 10.1149/1.2358843.
  • Lopez-Garrity, O. and G.S. Frankel, “Corrosion Inhibition of Aluminum Alloy 2024-T3 by Sodium Molybdate.”Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 2013. 161(3): p. C95-C106. doi:  10.1149/2.044403jes.
  • Rossrucker, L., et al., “The pH Dependence of Magnesium Dissolution and Hydrogen Evolution during Anodic Polarization.” Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 2015. 162(7): p. C333-C339. doi: 10.1149/2.0621507jes.
  • Xia, L., et al., “Storage and Release of Soluble Hexavalent Chromium from Chromate Conversion Coatings Equilibrium Aspects of CrVI Concentration.” Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 2000. 147(7): p. 2556. doi: 10.1149/1.1393568.
  • Frankel, G.S., “Repassivation of Pits in Aluminum Thin Films.” Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 1996. 143(6): p. 1834. doi: 10.1149/1.1836912.
  • Kappes, M., M. Iannuzzi, and R.M. Carranza, “Hydrogen Embrittlement of Magnesium and Magnesium Alloys: A Review.” Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 2013. 160(4): p. C168-C178. doi: 10.1149/2.023304jes.
  • Pride, S.T., J.R. Scully, and J.L. Hudson, “Metastable Pitting of Aluminum and Criteria for the Transition to Stable Pit Growth.” Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 1994. 141(11): p. 3028. doi: 10.1149/1.2059275.
  • Buchheit, R.G., “A Compilation of Corrosion Potentials Reported for Intermetallic Phases in Aluminum Alloys.”Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 1995. 142(11): p. 3994. doi: 10.1149/1.2048447.
  • Buchheit, R.G., et al., “Local Dissolution Phenomena Associated with S Phase (Al2CuMg) Particles in Aluminum Alloy 2024-T3.”  Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 1997. 144(8): p. 2621. doi: 10.1149/1.1837874.
  • Birbilis, N. and R.G. Buchheit, “Electrochemical Characteristics of Intermetallic Phases in Aluminum Alloys: An Experimental Survey and Discussion.” Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 2005. 152(4): p. B140. doi: 10.1149/1.1869984.

Stainless steels and nickel-based alloys

  • Lillard, R.S. and J.R. Scully, “Modeling of the Factors Contributing to the Initiation and Propagation of the Crevice Corrosion of Alloy 625.” Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 1994. 141(11): p. 3006. doi: 10.1149/1.2059273.
  • Gaudett, M.A. and J.R. Scully, “Distributions of Cr Depletion Levels in Sensitized AISI 304 Stainless Steel and Its Implications Concerning Intergranular Corrosion Phenomena.” Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 1993. 140(12): p. 3425. doi: 10.1149/1.2221106.
  • Bocher, F., F. Presuel-Moreno, and J.R. Scully, “Investigation of Crevice Corrosion of AISI 316 Stainless Steel Compared to Ni–Cr–Mo Alloys Using Coupled Multielectrode Arrays.” Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 2008. 155(5): p. C256. doi: 10.1149/1.2883741.
  • Galvele, J.R., J.B. Lumsden, and R.W. Staehle, “Effect of Molybdenum on the Pitting Potential of High Purity 18% Cr Ferritic Stainless Steels.” Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 1978. 125(8): p. 1204. doi: 10.1149/1.2131650.
  • Bastek, P.D., R.C. Newman, and R.G. Kelly, “Measurement of Passive Film Effects on Scratched Electrode Behavior.” Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 1993. 140(7): p. 1884. doi: 10.1149/1.2220733.
  • Rodríguez, M. A. and R.M. Carranza, “Properties of the Passive Film on Alloy 22 in Chloride Solutions Obtained by Electrochemical Impedance.” Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 2011. 158(6): p. C221. doi: 10.1149/1.3581034.
  • Ortiz, M.R., M.A. Rodriguez, and R.M. Carranza, “Effect of Crevice Corrosion Inhibitors on the Passivity of Alloy 22.” Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 2012. 159(11): p. C469-C475. doi: 10.1149/2.040211jes.

Advanced characterization techniques

  • Leblanc, P. and G.S. Frankel, “A Study of Corrosion and Pitting Initiation of AA2024-T3 Using Atomic Force Microscopy.” Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 2002. 149(6): p. B239. doi: 10.1149/1.1471546.
  • Guillaumin, V., P. Schmutz, and G.S. Frankel, “Characterization of Corrosion Interfaces by the Scanning Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy Technique.” Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 2001. 148(5): p. B163. doi: 10.1149/1.1359199.
  • Tan, Y.J., et al., “Mapping Corrosion Kinetics Using the Wire Beam Electrode in Conjunction with Electrochemical Noise Resistance Measurements.” Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 2000. 147(2): p. 530. doi: 10.1149/1.1393228.

Environmentally assisted cracking and petroleum industry

  • Scully, J.R. and P.J. Moran, “The Influence of Strain on Hydrogen Entry and Transport in a High Strength Steel in Sodium Chloride Solution.” Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 1988. 135(6): p. 1337. doi: 10.1149/1.2095978.
  • Berkowitz, B.J., “The Role of H2S in the Corrosion and Hydrogen Embrittlement of Steel.” Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 1982. 129(3): p. 468. doi: 10.1149/1.2123882.
  • Kappes, M., et al., “Reaction Paths of Thiosulfate during Corrosion of Carbon Steel in Acidified Brines.” Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 2012. 159(4): p. C195. doi: 10.1149/2.085204jes.
  • Kappes, M., M. Iannuzzi, and R.M. Carranza, “Hydrogen Embrittlement of Magnesium and Magnesium Alloys: A Review.” Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 2013. 160(4): p. C168-C178. doi: 10.1149/2.023304jes.
  • Durnie, W., et al., “Predicting the Adsorption Properties of Carbon Dioxide Corrosion Inhibitors Using a Structure-Activity Relationship.” Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 2005. 152(1): p. B1. doi: 10.1149/1.1823991.
  • Bockris, J.O.M. and P.K. Subramanyan, “Hydrogen Embrittlement and Hydrogen Traps.” Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 1971. 118(7): p. 1114. doi: 10.1149/1.2408257. Do not forget the discussion.
  • Durnie, W., et al., “Development of a Structure-Activity Relationship for Oil Field Corrosion Inhibitors.”Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 1999. 146(5): p. 1751. doi: 10.1149/1.1391837.

Coatings

  • Hack, H.P. and J.R. Scully, “Defect Area Determination of Organic Coated Steels in Seawater Using the Breakpoint Frequency Method.” Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 1991. 138(1): p. 33. doi: 10.1149/1.2085574.
  • Scully, J.R., “Electrochemical Impedance of Organic-Coated Steel: Correlation of Impedance Parameters with Long-Term Coating Deterioration.” Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 1989. 136(4): p. 979. doi: 10.1149/1.2096897