Corrosion phenomena of materials are very complex because corrosion reactions and/or processes depend largely upon the material/environment systems. Recent advances in the understanding of corrosion phenomena and the mechanisms has introduced new aspects and perspectives to the study of the roles of anion species and films formed in corrosion behavior, the factors influencing SCC (stress corrosion cracking) susceptibility, hydrogen permeation behavior associated with hydrogen embrittlement, and so forth. These have led to the development of a higher corrosion resistant material, a more suitable inhibitor and corrosion prevention method, and to the reasonable judgment of the material selection in a given corrosive environment.

We invite investigators to contribute original research articles as well as review articles that will stimulate the continuing efforts to make the corrosion phenomena clearer, provide the development of new materials, and develop a new method for the evaluation of corrosion behavior. We are especially interested in articles describing the new approach for corrosion characterization and the new mechanism for the understanding of corrosion behavior, and developing the new technique or method. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Recent developments in stress corrosion cracking
• Advances in corrosion-resistant materials
• Role of atomic hydrogen in hydrogen embrittlement
• The stability and strength of the films formed
• New aspects of localized corrosion (pitting corrosion and crevice corrosion)
• Recent developments in inhibitors
• New methods for elucidating corrosion behavior

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