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Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
B.Tech. Degree Examinations December 2013
Third / Seventh Semester

CHY270 Corrosion Science

(Common to all branches)
Time: Three hours

Maximum: 100 Marks

Answer all questions

Part -A

(10 X 2 = 20 Marks)

1. Give reason why stainless steel is not used to build ocean going ship?
2. Select the suitable answer for Passivity is not reason for the inertness of the following
metals
a) Au
b) Al
c) Ti
d) Ni
3. How do you clean the stained silver articles by the application of corrosion process?
4. Select the suitable answer for Passivity is due to
a) Higher EMF b) Lower EMF c) Oxide film

d) All

5. Why do we need extra low carbon steels? Mention any two identification methods of it.
6. Mention the type of corrosion occurring in the following cases
a) Bolt and nut made from different metals are in contact with each other
b) Deposition of small particles of dust on iron surface
7. Mention the necessary factors which are required to cause Crevice corrosion
8. Smooth finishes on pump impellers and propellers reduces the damage, comment on this
statement
9. Give the names for the following processes:
a) Immersion of iron objects in molten zinc
b) Rolling two sheets of metal together to produce a composite sheet
10. Write the reducing agent and oxidizing agent used for the following biochemical
reactions respectively
a) SO42- + 4 H2 S2- + 4 H2O
b) 2S + 3 O2 + 2H2O 2 H2SO4
Part B

(8 X 10= 80 Marks)

11. a. Explain the anodic protection given to metals exposed to corrosion atmosphere
b. Explain the following corrosion control methods
i) phosphating ii) Organic coatings
(2 X 5)

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12. a. With neat sketches describe how corrosion can be minimized using the following
techniques?
i) design and selection of materials ii) Cathodic protection
b. Define the following terms weld decay & Knife line attack

(8)
(2)

13. a. Discuss the mechanism of auto catalytic nature of pitting corrosion

(2X5)
b. Explain the mechanism of corrosion occurring on the surface of the food and beverage
cans.
14. a. With experimental set up explain the Tafel Extrapolation method for the determination
of rate of corrosion
(2X5)
b. What is a common cause of IGC of stainless steel and how can it be avoided?
Explain how the sensitization of stabilized stainless steels can be avoided by
appropriate heat treatment
15. Explain the electrochemical mechanism of rusting of iron in humid atmosphere.
And discuss any two factors that affect rate of corrosion

(10)

16. a. Citing examples, describe the corrosion phenomenon called selective leaching. How
can it be counteracted?
(6)
b. Discuss about different forms of corrosion that occurs in automobile parts
(4)
17. a. What are corrosion inhibitors? Mention their types and discuss their action in corrosion
prevention process
(6)
b. Briefly write a note on bacteria induced type of corrosion in metals
(4)
18. a. Mention the different types of corrosion processes that are associated with the
interaction of atomic hydrogen. Explain the mechanism of any one it
(6)
b. Name and discuss the type of corrosion which occurs during cathodic protection of the
metallic structures or near electrified railway lines. How it is counteracted?
(4)
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