Passivation of Metals and Semiconductors, and Properties of Thin Oxide Layers : A Selection of Papers From the 9th International Symposium, Paris, France, 27 June - 1 July 2005

Passivation of Metals and Semiconductors, and Properties of Thin Oxide Layers contains a selection of papers presented at PASSIVITY-9, the 9th International Symposium on the Passivation of Metals and Semiconductors and the Properties of Thin Oxide Layers, which was held in Paris, 27 June - 1 July, 2005. One hundred and twelve peer-reviewed manuscripts have been included. The book covers all the fundamental and applied aspects of passivity and provides a relevant and updated view of the advances and new trends in the field. It is structured in ten sections: & bull; Growth, (Nano)structure and Composition of Passive Films & bull; Passivity of Semiconductors & bull; Electronic Properties of Passive Films & bull; Passivity Issues in Biological Systems & bull; Passivity in High-Temperature Water & bull; Mechanical Properties of Passive Films, & bull; Passivity Issues in Stress Corrosion Cracking and Tribocorrosion & bull; Passivity Breakdown and Localized Corrosion & bull; Modeling and Simulation & bull; Surface Modifications and Inhibitors (for Improved Corrosion Resistance and/or Adhesion). Read more... Passivation of Metals and Semiconductors, and Properties of Thin Oxide Layers contains a selection of papers presented at PASSIVITY-9, the 9th International Symposium on the Passivation of Metals and Semiconductors and the Properties of Thin Oxide Layers, which was held in Paris, 27 June - 1 July, 2005. One hundred and twelve peer-reviewed manuscripts have been included.

The book covers all the fundamental and applied aspects of passivity and provides a relevant and updated view of the advances and new trends in the field. It is structured in ten sections:

• Growth, (Nano)structure and Composition of Passive Films
• Passivity of Semiconductors
• Electronic Properties of Passive Films
• Passivity Issues in Biological Systems
• Passivity in High-Temperature Water
• Mechanical Properties of Passive Films,
• Passivity Issues in Stress Corrosion Cracking and Tribocorrosion
• Passivity Breakdown and Localized Corrosion
• Modeling and Simulation
• Surface Modifications and Inhibitors (for Improved Corrosion Resistance and/or Adhesion) In recent years, to elucidate the function of passive films on Fe-Cr-Mo alloys in the suppression of pitting, simulation experiments using Fe2-O3-Cr2O3 and Fe2O3-Cr2O3-MoO2 artificial passivation films have been performed [1, 2].