Materials Selection for Corrosion Resistance
V. Nijarubini, M. Jannathul Firdhouse, P. Jeevanantham, R. Menaka, P. Kavitha, K. Sakthivel, G.Kausalya Sasikumar, Ramyakrishna Pothu
Corrosion is the gradual degradation of materials due to chemical or electrochemical reactions with their environment. It occurs when refined metals are converted into stable oxides, influenced by factors like air, moisture, water, and temperature. These environmental conditions accelerate material deterioration over time. Corrosion-resistant materials should ideally possess low reactivity with the surrounding environment, resistance to aggressive chemicals, and the ability to withstand temperature variations and mechanical stresses. Materials commonly selected for corrosion resistance include stainless steel, which offers excellent resistance due to the formation of a protective oxide layer, titanium, known for its resistance to a wide range of corrosive agents, and high-performance alloys, which are engineered to endure extreme conditions. In recent days, biodegradable coatings, and green inhibitors have also been used for corrosion resistance, which produces a sustainable environment. Appropriate material is chosen for corrosion resistance depending on the environment nature, like moisture, humidity, etc. We apply polymer composites, nanomaterials, biodegradable coatings, ceramics, green inhibitors, natural fibre reinforced composites, copper-based alloys and aluminium-based alloys as corrosion inhibitors.
Keywords
Corrosion- Resistance, Humidity, Moisture, Coatings, Nanomaterials
Published online 1/5/2026, 14 pages
Citation: V. Nijarubini, M. Jannathul Firdhouse, P. Jeevanantham, R. Menaka, P. Kavitha, K. Sakthivel, G.Kausalya Sasikumar, Ramyakrishna Pothu, Materials Selection for Corrosion Resistance, Materials Research Foundations, Vol. 188, pp 147-160, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644903919-8
Part of the book on Advances in Corrosion Science and Surface Engineering
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