Corrosion of Copper and Brass: Practical Experience in relation to Basic Data

During the period 1950–1979 the author has, in co-operation with various co-workers, investigated some of the corrosion phenomena occurring in the application of copper materials. A survey is given of some conclusions reached in investigations on the following subjects: the electrode kinetics of copper in acidic copper sulphate solution; atmospheric corrosion and patina formation; the pitting of copper water tubes; the erosion corrosion of copper water tubes; the dezincification of brass; the stress corrosion cracking of brass; the hydrogen embrittlement of copper; the corrosion resistance of copper canisters for final disposal of spent nuclear fuel.