Electrochemical Processes
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrochemical Processes | MMT507 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Şeyda POLAT
Assistant Prof. Dr. Erdem KARAKULAK
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explaining the electrochemistry, electrochemical thermodynamics and kinetics.
2) Classifying the conductors.
3) Commenting on Faraday laws of electrolysis.
4) Defining the electroanalysis, equilibrium in electrolytes and electromotive force.
5) Evaluating the systematic of cells.
6) Clarifying the electrochemical corrosion and corrosion kinetics.
7) Explaining the protection of metals and alloys against corrosion.
8) Explaining the electrolytic plating.
9) Commenting on the cathodic protection, methods of cathodic protection and theory of cathodic protection.
10) Explaining the formation of corrosion in sea water and cathodic protection.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||
| 1 | High | Low | Low | |
| 2 | High | Low | Low | |
| 3 | High | Low | Low | |
| 4 | High | Low | Low | |
| 5 | High | Low | Low | |
| 6 | High | Low | Low | |
| 7 | High | Low | Low | |
| 8 | High | Low | Low | |
| 9 | High | Low | Low | |
| 10 | High | Low | Low | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
General Chemistry, Materials Science, Corrosion
Course Contents
Electrochemistry, Electrochemical thermodynamics and kinetics, Classification of conductors, Faraday laws of electrolysis, Electroanalysis, Equilibrium in electrolytes, Electromotive force, Systematic study of the cells, Electrochemical corrosion and corrosion kinetics, Protection of metals and alloys against corrosion, Electrolytic plating, Cathodic protection and its theory, Cathodic protection with external current and galvanic anode, Use and maintenance of cathodic protection systems, Corrosion in sea water and cathodic protection.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required