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Title: Atomistic Modeling of Corrosion Events at the Interface between a Metal and Its Environment

Abstract

Atomistic simulation is a powerful tool for probing the structure and properties of materials and the nature of chemical reactions. Corrosion is a complex process that involves chemical reactions occurring at the interface between a material and its environment and is, therefore, highly suited to study by atomistic modeling techniques. In this paper, the complex nature of corrosion processes and mechanisms is briefly reviewed. Various atomistic methods for exploring corrosion mechanisms are then described, and recent applications in the literature surveyed. Several instances of the application of atomistic modeling to corrosion science are then reviewed in detail, including studies of the metal-water interface, the reaction of water on electrified metallic interfaces, the dissolution of metal atoms from metallic surfaces, and the role of competitive adsorption in controlling the chemical nature and structure of a metallic surface. Some perspectives are then given concerning the future of atomistic modeling in the field of corrosion science.

Authors:
 [1]
  1. Materials Technology - Metallurgy (MST-6), Materials Science and Technology, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM 87545, USA
Publication Date:
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
OSTI Identifier:
1198179
Grant/Contract Number:  
AC52[28]-06NA2539
Resource Type:
Published Article
Journal Name:
International Journal of Corrosion
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Name: International Journal of Corrosion Journal Volume: 2012; Journal ID: ISSN 1687-9325
Publisher:
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

Citation Formats

Taylor, Christopher D. Atomistic Modeling of Corrosion Events at the Interface between a Metal and Its Environment. Country unknown/Code not available: N. p., 2012. Web. doi:10.1155/2012/204640.
Taylor, Christopher D. Atomistic Modeling of Corrosion Events at the Interface between a Metal and Its Environment. Country unknown/Code not available. https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/204640
Taylor, Christopher D. Sun . "Atomistic Modeling of Corrosion Events at the Interface between a Metal and Its Environment". Country unknown/Code not available. https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/204640.
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abstractNote = {Atomistic simulation is a powerful tool for probing the structure and properties of materials and the nature of chemical reactions. Corrosion is a complex process that involves chemical reactions occurring at the interface between a material and its environment and is, therefore, highly suited to study by atomistic modeling techniques. In this paper, the complex nature of corrosion processes and mechanisms is briefly reviewed. Various atomistic methods for exploring corrosion mechanisms are then described, and recent applications in the literature surveyed. Several instances of the application of atomistic modeling to corrosion science are then reviewed in detail, including studies of the metal-water interface, the reaction of water on electrified metallic interfaces, the dissolution of metal atoms from metallic surfaces, and the role of competitive adsorption in controlling the chemical nature and structure of a metallic surface. Some perspectives are then given concerning the future of atomistic modeling in the field of corrosion science.},
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journal = {International Journal of Corrosion},
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year = {Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2012},
month = {Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2012}
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