This monograph, prepared by the Department of Industry (England) contains reference sources for architects, engineers, designers, etc. on corrosion and oxidation of metals. Topics include: atmospheric corrosion; behavior of metals in chemical solutions; exposed, saline (eg. marine, coastal), polluted, burial environments; protective coatings and finishes; non-stainless and stainless steel; iron; galvanizing; aluminum; zinc; cadmium; copper; titanium; nickel and magnesium alloys; control and monitoring; packaging; bimetallic, fretting and microbiological corrosion; cathodic and anodic protection; and structural, civil, naval, mechanical, chemical, agricultural, water, electrical, electronic and protection engineering. References date from 1948-1978 (many undated). This article is a reference for metallurgy and the conservation of metals.