Pourbaix diagrams are electrochemical phase diagrams that map out the thermodynamically stable phases of an element as a function of electrode potential (E) and pH.
These diagrams are widely used in corrosion science and electrochemistry to understand the stability of metals and their oxides in aqueous environments.
By evaluating the potential versus pH, one can determine whether a metal will corrode, remain immune, or form a passive oxide layer.
They help engineers and scientists predict corrosion behavior and select appropriate materials for specific environments.