Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Imagine, design, implement and operate compounds, products and materials to specific properties and physical, chemical and biochemical solutions/processes leading to obtaining these materials by integrating needs, contexts and issues (technical, economic, societal, ethical, safety and environmental).
• Identify complex problems to be solved and formulate the specifications by integrating client needs, contexts and issues (technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental).
• Evaluate the approach and results for their adaptation (optimisation, quality, environment, safety/security).
• Mobilise a structured set of scientific knowledge and skills and specialised techniques in order to carry out missions of chemical engineering and materials science, using their expertise and adaptability.
• Master and appropriately apply knowledge, models, methods and techniques specific to the field of chemistry and materials science.
• Analyse and model a problem/process/producing pathway by critically selecting theories and methodological approaches (modelling, calculations), and taking into account multidisciplinary aspects.
• Identify and discuss possible applications of new and emerging technologies in the field of chemistry and materials science.
• Assess the validity of models and results in view of the state of science and characteristics of the problem.
• Communicate and exchange information in a structured way - orally, graphically and in writing, in French and in one or more other languages - scientifically, culturally, technically and interpersonally, by adapting to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• Argue to and persuade customers, teachers and a board, both orally and in writing
• Select and use the written and oral communication methods and materials adapted to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• Use and produce scientific and technical documents (reports, plans, specifications, etc.) adapted to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• Adopt a professional and responsible approach, showing an open and critical mind in an independent professional development process.
• Show an open and critical mind by bringing to light technical and non-technical issues of analysed problems and proposed solutions.
• Exploit the different means available in order to inform and train independently.

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of the course, the students will be able to identify the mechanisms of different forms of corrosion of metallic substrates; interpret the Pourbaix Diagrams; know the kinetics rules of corrosion ; know the different experimental methods used to characterize the corrosion phenomena at the industrial and R&D scales and their limitations ; know the different steps needed for a good surface preparation before surface treatments, to choose the most appropriate surface treatment to protect metallic substrates against corrosion, identify the risks of the chosen solutions for the environment and safety

Content of UE

Potential-pH diagrams; corrosion rate ; effect of the oxidizing ability and the conductivity on corrosion, different kinds of corrosion and their characteristics; Evans diagrams (theory of multielectrodes); passivation and its characteristics; pitting corrosion; intergranular corrosion; electrochemical techniques; ageing tests; surface preparation: degreasing and etching; surface pretreatments : conversion, anodizing, galvanizing and organic coatings.  

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Presentation and/or works
• Written examination

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Written examination : 80 % Presentation and works : 20 %

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Presentation and/or works
• Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Written examination : 80 % Presentation and works : 20 %