Machine generated contents note: 1. High Temperature Oxidation-Basics -- 2. Defect Structure of Oxides -- 3. Diffusion in Solid Oxides -- 4. Initial Oxidation -- 5. Thick Layer Oxidation - Wagner's Theory of Oxidation -- 6. Oxidation of Pure Metals -- 7. Oxidation of Alloys -- 8. Oxidation in Mixed-Gas Environments -- 9. Hot Corrosion -- 10. Spalling of Oxide Scales -- 11. Active Element Effect -- 12. High Temperature Coatings -- 13. Electron Optical Techniques for Oxide Scale Characterisation -- 14. High Temperature Corrosion Problems in Industries