According to NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers) corrosion costs the U.S. $270 billion a year to battle the natural acts of chemistry upon materials. That is $1000.00 per person yet very little is taught about it as a widespread problem.<br/>The presentation will involve the use of everyday materials to easily teach and learn difficult science concepts. Attendees will be shown how these concepts have practical applications in the “real” world from hot water heaters, to decks, to ships to retrieving metal from its ore. The activities are contextual and show the natural relationship between science, technology and engineering. The activities demonstrate the relevancy of chemistry to students’ everyday lives and a multitude of STEM careers that many teachers and students do not know exist.<br/><br/>Labs and demonstrations show the effects of dissimilar metals, anodic and cathodic transfer, and the effects of acids and bases. Labs will also cover “good” corrosion such as batteries and sacrificial metals. Additional labs include “the cost of a penny”, how to make an LED light up using fruit and different metals, the use of coatings and liners in the beverage/food container industry, and having students experimentally develop the activity series.

Advanced materials for corrosion prevention

253rd National Meeting (2017)

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