Oxidation of metals

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Abstract
The understanding of the nature of oxidation behaviour has increased markedly in recent years, owing to the contributions of a large number of investigators who have provided a large body of factual information in all facets of this complex subject. It is the object of this report to review the scientific background of metal oxidation in a very brief manner, and to review some of the more significant recent contributions leading toward an understanding of the mechanisms of oxidation. Finally, some suggestions are made relating to needed research in this field. It seems an appropriate time for a review of this kind, because interest in this subject has been growing rather rapidly, judging from the number of publications of scientific investigations in metal oxidation published during the past few years. This is another report in the series being prepared by members of the Metallurgy and Ceramics Research Department that will review the ‘state of the art’ in different technical fields.

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