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The thermodynamic aspects of corrosion and, more generally, electrochemistry are quite complex, yet are most important to understanding the driving forces behind them. This chapter sets the stage for the remaining chapters on surface films; it is not a detailed dissertation on the thermodynamics of corrosion. Numerous excellent texts are available on the concepts and theories of electrochemistry and thermodynamics, yet few focus specifically on the electrochemical aspects of corrosion.
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Craig, B.D. (1991). Thermodynamics of Corrosion. In: Fundamental Aspects of Corrosion Films in Corrosion Science. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-2557-2_1
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