Progress in Corrosion PDF

The European Federation of Corrosion (EFC) was founded over 50 years ago, having been proposed at a meeting of the European Convention of Chemical Technology (ECCT) held in Frankfurt on 19 May 1955. The meeting was chaired by Professor Dr-Ing., Dr.rer.nat h.c. Karl Winnacker, Chairman of DECHEMA. The ECCT consisted of 31 technical and scientifi c societies from nine different countries (Table 1.1), including Austria (fi ve societies), France (nine), Germany (seven), Italy (two), Yugoslavia (one), Luxembourg (one), Spain (one), Sweden (one) and Switzerland (four). Each society was wholly or partially concerned with the fi eld of corrosion, and from the outset the object of the EFC was to foster the work of its member societies. Over the intervening half-century, the EFC has established itself as a leading international organisation, which has developed through international cooperation, transfer of knowledge and education [1]. Its activity has grown to encompass virtually all aspects of corrosion.

The EFC currently has 31 member societies, now distributed between 25 different European countries, including a number in central and eastern Europe. Its success is a great tribute to all who have given freely of their time in the interests of promoting cooperation in the field of research.

Edited by: P. McIntyre, J. Vogelsang