Investigation of carbon steel anodic dissolution in ammonium chloride solutions using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy

The anodic dissolution of carbon steel in ammonium chloride (NH₄Cl) solutions (5, 10, and 20 wt%) is investigated via various electrochemical techniques and other complementary techniques. The polarization measurements reveals that the carbon steel is susceptible to general corrosion. The impedance data taken at various overpotentials shows multiple loops, corresponding to capacitance, inductance, and negative capacitance, and the number of time constants observed is also not the same for various NH₄Cl concentrations. From reaction mechanism analysis, a multi-step reaction mechanism with three adsorbed intermediates and three dissolution paths (one chemical path and two electrochemical paths) is proposed to describe the observed patterns in impedance measurements. The surface coverage of intermediate species and the contribution of chemical reaction and electrochemical reaction to the overall corrosion rate are also estimated from the proposed model. The results obtained from field emission scanning electron microscopy and Raman spectroscopy measurements are also reported.     

Study of the electrochemical behaviour of a carbon steel electrode in sodium sulfate aqueous solutions using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy

The study of a plain carbon steel (AISI 1020) in Na₂SO₄ aqueous solutions at different concentrations was carried out by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) in order to determine the corrosion mechanism and to obtain representative corrosion rates of the system. EIS was used to measure corrosion current densities at high concentrations in the range 0.1–1 wt% Na₂SO₄, but in the low concentration range, from 0.001 to 0.01 wt%, a scattered Nyquist plot was obtained. Other electrochemical techniques, such as polarization resistance (PR), Tafel plots and electrochemical noise (EN), were also used in this analysis. The charge transfer resistance was determined and compared with the PR and noise resistance. Electronic Publication     

尿素对土壤中碳钢微生物腐蚀的影响

采用失重、极化曲线和阻抗谱等方法研究了尿素对土壤中微生物腐蚀(MIC)的影响. 研究结果表明, 在接菌土壤中尿素加速碳钢的腐蚀, 而在灭菌土壤中抑制其腐蚀. 接菌土壤中由于硫酸盐还原菌(SRB)的存在,腐蚀产物中检测到FeS₂. 电化学阻抗谱(EIS)的结果表明, 在实验后期腐蚀过程由浓差极化控制.     

Surface study of the corrosion of carbon steel in solutions of ammonium salts using Mössbauer spectrometry

The effect of the NO_3? anion on the corrosion of carbon steel in a solution of 0.1M NH₄Cl (pH 5.5) was studied by galvanostatic polarization and Mössbauer spectrometry. The anion has an inhibiting effect by decreasing the expansion rate of generalized corrosion of carbon steel in a solution of 0.1M NH₄Cl. Mössbauer spectroscopy shows that a superficial compound is formed on the electrode surface as a result of corrosion, presenting no magnetic ordering. Its parameters show the initial stage of corrosion. We assume that at this stage the main corrosion product is a mixture of ferrihydrite Fe(III) and FeOOH (α and/or γ).     

Monte Carlo simulation and electrochemical performance corrosion inhibition whid benzimidazole derivative for XC48 steel in 0.5 M H2SO4 and 1.0 M HCl solutions

The inhibition of 1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-benzimidazole (MMB) on corrosion of XC48 steel in solutions 1.0 M HCl and 0.5 M H₂SO₄ were studied by potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy techniques (EIS). Potentiodynmic polarization curves revealed that MMB acts as a mixed-type inhibitor in both acidic media. The impedance results indicated that the corrosion process occurs under activation control. Furthermore, MMB shows a higher inhibition efficiency in HCl (97%) than in H₂SO₄ (92%) at 10^?4 M MMB. The values of ΔG°_ads, ΔH_a, E_a and ΔS_a in temperature range 293–323 K indicated that MMB strongly retarded the corrosion of XC48 steel in both solutions by a chemisorptions process. The adsorption of Benzimidazole (MMB) on carbon steel surface followed Langmuir adsorption isotherm. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis confirmed that there is an adsorbed film on the surface of XC48 steel. The results of Monte Carlo simulations studies confirmed the inhibition action of MMB.     

The inhibitory effect of bipyridine and its cobalt complex on the corrosion behaviour of carbon steel in acidic medium

The bipyridine (bipy) and its cobalt complex (Co-bipy) were tested as corrosion inhibitors for N80 carbon steel in 0.1 M H₂SO₄ solution by electrochemical polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) method. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) techniques were used to characterize the mild steel surface. The test results showed that the complex and ligand are mixed-type inhibitors and the compounds are adsorbed on the steel surface according to Temkin adsorption isotherm. The inhibition efficiency of the inhibitors follows the trend Co-bipy > bipy. The adsorption of the inhibitors can be classifies as physical adsorption.     

Electrochemical study on corrosion process characteristics of the high-strength low-alloy steels in NaHSO3 solution

Electrochemical methods were used to study the characteristics of corrosion process for the high-strength low-alloy steel and carbon steel used as a huge oil storage tank in NaHSO₃ solution. The polarization curve results show that both steel samples take place in active solution, and the high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steel has higher i _corr value than carbon steel, which is due to the small grain size that provides high density of active sites for preferential attack. The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) results make known that the corrosion process presents two stages. In the first 136 h, one-time constant in EIS diagrams can be shown. Both steels have similar corrosion resistance due to the combination effects of the grain size and microstructure. After 240 h of immersion, a complete passive film forms on the specimen surface, and two-time constants can be shown in EIS diagram. The HSLA steel exhibited improved corrosion resistance when compared with the carbon steel, which is due to the effect of the shape Fe₃C in microstructure and the deposition of FeSO₄ on the electrode surface. The scanning electrode microscopy analyses show that both steels take place in homogenous corrosion, and the carbon steel shows higher surface roughness and many Fe₃C residues. XRD results show that both steels have similar phase constitutes of corrosion products.     

Corrosion inhibition investigations of 3-acetylpyridine semicarbazone on carbon steel in hydrochloric acid medium

The corrosion inhibition efficiency of 3-acetylpyridine-semicarbazide (3APSC) on carbon steel (CS) in 1.0 M HCl solution has been investigated using weight loss measurements, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and potentiodynamic polarization studies. The results show that inhibition efficiency on metal increases with the inhibitor concentration. 3APSC exhibited marked inhibition towards carbon steel in HCl medium even at low concentrations. The adsorption of inhibitor on the surfaces of the corroding metal obeys the Langmiur isotherm and thermodynamic parameters (K _ads, ?G _ads ⁰ ) were calculated. Activation parameters of the corrosion process (E _a, ?H* and ?S*) were also calculated from the corrosion rates. Polarization studies revealed that 3APSC act as a mixed-type inhibitor. Surface analysis of the metal specimens was performed by scanning electron microscopy.     

Preparation of anticorrosion hybrid silica sol–gel coating using Ce(NO3)3 as catalyst

In this report, hybrid silica sol–gel coating was prepared using Ce(NO₃)₃ (Sol-Ce) as catalyst. Structure, surface morphology and anticorrosion ability of Sol-Ce solution/coating were studied by infrared spectroscopy (IR), scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS), potentiodynamic scan (PDS) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). IR results showed that Ce(NO₃)₃ had a stronger influence on reactivity of alkoxysilane. EDS results revealed that the fraction of Fe in Sol-Ce coating was significantly lower than regular acid-catalyzed hybrid silica sol–gel coating (Sol-Ac) and Sol-Ac with Ce(NO₃)₃-doped coating (Sol-Ac/Ce). The results of PDS and EIS demonstrated that Sol-Ce coating had better anticorrosion ability than Sol-Ac and Sol-Ac/Ce on carbon steel. The enhanced anticorrosion performance of the Sol-Ce coating might result from the following two reasons: (a) Ce(NO₃)₃ as a catalyst could alleviate the negative effects of low pH with using acid catalyst (dissolution of carbon steel) and (b) Ce(NO₃)₃ could impede corrosion of carbon steel as corrosion inhibitor.     

The litchi (Litchi Chinensis) peels extract as a potential green inhibitor in prevention of corrosion of mild steel in 0.5 M H2SO4 solution

The corrosion inhibition of mild steel in 0.5 M H₂SO₄ solution by the extract of litchi peel (Litchi chinensis) was studied by weight loss method, potentiodynamics polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The results show that the litchi peels extract acts as mixed-type inhibitor. The inhibition of corrosion is found to be due to adsorption of the extract on metal surface, which is in conformity with Langmuir’s adsorption isotherm. UV–Vis, Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy and Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) studies confirm that the inhibition of corrosion of mild steel occurs through adsorption of the inhibitor molecules.     

3.5% NaCl饱和Ca(OH)2溶液中醇胺缩聚物对碳钢腐蚀的抑制

利用动电位极化, 电化学阻抗谱(EIS)和表面形貌观察方法, 并结合量子化学计算, 在3.5% NaCl饱和Ca(OH)₂ 溶液中研究探讨了山梨醇与二乙烯三胺缩聚物(SDC)对碳钢腐蚀的抑制行为. 结果表明: SDC的加入可有效降低碳钢的腐蚀电流密度, 提高碳钢的点蚀电位, 表明阻绣剂对Cl^-诱导的局部腐蚀具有良好的抑制作用, 为混合型阻锈剂; 且在所研究浓度范围内, 随添加浓度增加, 缓蚀效率提高. 化合物对碳钢腐蚀的抑制主要源自阻锈剂分子在碳钢表面的静电吸附, 且吸附遵循Langmuir等温吸附规律.     

Electrochemical study of the corrosion behaviour of carbon steel in fracturing fluid

Corrosion behaviour of carbon steel (K-55) in fracturing fluid was studied with a rotation cylinder electrode, under static and rotation conditions by means of several electrochemical techniques which are as follows: open circuit potential (OCP) decay, potentiodynamic polarisation and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The corrosion rate was determined by weight loss measurements. The electrode surface after a prefixed immersion time was characterised by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The results indicated that carbon steel showed anodic dissolution behaviour that increased under rotating condition. The cathodic polarisation current density also increased with the electrode rotation due to the increased oxygen diffusion on the electrode surface. Two different oxide layers were formed: a dark, thin layer of magnetite tightly adhering to the electrode surface, characterised by localised corrosion spots, and a porous reddish layer of poorly adhering hematite (Fe₂O₃) and maghemite (γ-Fe₂O₃). Under higher rotation rate, the developed oxide layer was not so stable, owing to the shear stress induced between the solution and the specimen surface, enhancing the corrosion rate.     

Corrosion behavior of the steel used as a huge storage tank in seawater

Open-circuit potential (OCP), polarization curve, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) measurement were used to investigate the corrosion behaviors of high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steel and mild steel in seawater. Both steels were used in the construction of a huge oil storage tank. The OCP results show that the HSLA steel quickly reached more negative E _OCP values than the mild steel. Polarization curve results reveal that the HSLA steel exhibits higher corrosion currents and more negative corrosion potentials than the mild steel. EIS measurements reveal that both steels exhibit similar corrosion behaviors up to 144 h, one increased capacitance loop can be shown in EIS diagrams. The mild steel presents higher corrosion resistances than the HSLA steel at former stage, which is associated with the effect of the grain size. After 240 h of immersion, both steels present different corrosion behaviors. The EIS diagrams exhibit two capacitance arcs for the HSLA steel and one capacitance arc for the mild steel, which is due to the formation of intact corrosion scales on the electrode surface of the HSLA steel as to introduce a new reaction interface. The HSLA steel exhibits higher corrosion resistances than the mild steel at latter stage of experiment, which is ascribed to the synthetic actions of residual Fe₃C and the protective property of corrosion products.     

Indole‐3‐acetic acid and N‐acetyltryptophan corrosion inhibition effects on mild steel in 1 M hydrochloric acid solution

Corrosion inhibition of indole‐3‐acetic acid and N‐acetyl tryptophan on carbon steel was investigated using polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Polarization results revealed that corrosion inhibitors could reduce the rate of cathodic and anodic reactions on metal surface. EIS analysis showed inhibition efficiency of indoles increases by increasing the inhibitor concentration. The maximum inhibition efficiency was 97% and 80% in solutions containing 10 mM indole‐3‐acetic acid and 10 mM N‐acetyl tryptophan, respectively. The adsorption of inhibitors was found to follow Langmuir isotherm. Adsorption and film formation of inhibitors on the metal substrate were confirmed by calculating thermodynamic adsorption parameter (ΔG⁰_ads) and characterization of exposed metals' surface through contact angle measurements. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Experimental and theoretical studies of carbon steel corrosion protection in phosphoric acid solution by expired lansoprazole and rabeprazole drugs

The effects of expired lansoprazole and rabeprazole on the corrosion protection of carbon steel in phosphoric acid (3.0 ?M) solution were examined by Tafel polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Lansoprazole and rabeprazole concentrations (0.5, 1.0, 5.0 and 10 ?mM) in acid solution were raised, which improved corrosion prevention. Both lansoprazole and rabeprazole as the mixed inhibitors retarded the anodic and cathodic processes, as indicated by polarization data. With the increasing temperature in the range of 25–55 ?°C, the inhibition efficiency drops from 92.9% to 69.3% for lansoprazole and from 94.8% to 74.2% for rabeprazole. The major decrease in the inhibition efficiency with ascending temperature proved the physisorption of the drugs. The activation energies for carbon steel corrosion in H₃PO₄solution were enhanced from 41.6 ?kJ ?mol^?1 to 81.9 ?kJ.mol^?1and 85.9 ?kJ ?mol^?1 for lansoprazole and rabeprazole, respectively. The influence of temperature on the corrosion process of carbon steel in the acid medium was used to derive the thermodynamic quantities of corrosion. The adsorption of both lansoprazole and rabeprazole on carbon steel followed the Langmuir adsorption isotherm. The polarization data yielded outcomes that were consistent with the results arising from impedance measurements. The theoretical study of both lansoprazole and rabeprazole was done by a density functional theory (DFT) approach to realize the effects of molecular structure on their inhibitive action. Both lansoprazole and rabeprazole contain a higher E_HOMO, a lower E_LUMO and a lower energy gap than some inhibitors earlier reported as good corrosion inhibitors in the literature.     

Corrosion analysis and monitoring of the environmental factors for the deterioration of chromium-bearing reinforcing steel in mortar

To understand environmental factors, Cl ion concentration and pH were monitored by inserting microelectrodes into artificial pores in the mortar. The corrosion behavior of reinforcing steels containing chromium were investigated with carbon steel (SM) by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). From the EIS, the corrosion resistance of the Cr-bearing reinforcing steel was visibly higher than the SM reinforcing steel. Simultaneously, the Cl ion concentration in the mortar was obtained using Ag/AgCl microelectrodes, showing that this behavior is generally controlled by diffusion. Similarly, the pH in the mortar was obtained using W/WOx microelectrodes. With a 20-mm cover thickness, pH was limited to approximately pH 11, but with a 10-mm cover thickness, pH continued to decrease to around pH 9.5. Solutions were prepared simulating the condition in the pores in mortar and were used in EIS measurements. The charge transfer resistance, R _ct, in the simulated solutions showed good correspondence with that in the actual mortar. This is attributed to the fact that the corrosion of reinforcing steel was controlled by the solution conditions (mainly Cl concentration and pH) in mortar. Moreover, it was found that, as compared with SM, Cr-bearing steel could keep the passive film in severe condition, and have long incubation time until the passive film was destroyed.     

Corrosion protection of carbon steel in acidic media by expired bupropion drug; experimental and theoretical study

The effects of expired bupropion on the corrosion protection of carbon steel in hydrochloric acid (1.0 M) and sulfuric acid (0.5 M) solutions were examined by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, Tafel polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Bupropion concentrations in both acid solutions were raised, which improved corrosion prevention. Bupropion was a mixed inhibitor because it retarded the anodic and cathodic processes, as indicated by polarization data. The inhibition efficiency decreased with the increasing temperature from 25 to 55 °C. In the presence of bupropion, the activation energies of corrosion in both acid solutions increased. The thermodynamic quantities were deduced from the influence of temperature on the corrosion process of carbon steel in both acid media. Bupropion adsorption on carbon steel followed the Langmuir adsorption isotherm. The polarization data yielded outcomes consistent with the results arising from impedance measurements. FTIR spectroscopy showed the active sites of bupropion molecule during adsorption on the alloy surface. The theoretical study and molecular dynamics simulation of bupropion was done by a density functional theory (DFT) approach to realize the effects of molecular structure on the inhibitive action of bupropion.     

Inhibition of acid corrosion of mild steel by Anacyclus pyrethrum L. extracts

Inhibition of the corrosion of mild steel in sulfuric acid by extracts of Anacyclus pyrethrum L. (leaves and stems, AP-LS; flowers AP-F; roots, AP-R) has been studied by use of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and potentiodynamic polarization. Anacyclus pyrethrum L. inhibited the corrosion of mild steel in 0.5 M H₂SO₄ solution. Polarization curves show that the different parts of plants act as anodic type inhibitors. Changes in impedance data (charge transfer resistance, R _t, and double layer capacitance, C _dl) were indicative of adsorption of the extracts on the metal surface, leading to the formation of protective films. The extent of surface coverage by the inhibitors was determined by measurement of ac impedance; it was found that adsorption of these inhibitors on the mild steel surface obeys the Langmuir adsorption isotherm. Activation energies in the presence and absence of AP-LS and AP-F were obtained by measuring the temperature dependence of the corrosion current.     

EIS evaluation of protective performance and surface characterization of epoxy coating with aluminum nanoparticles after wet and dry corrosion test

The effect of addition of aluminum (Al) nanoparticles to epoxy coating on the ability to protect the carbon steel was studied by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and focused ion beam-transmission electron microscopy. The EIS was conducted in 0.1?M NaCl solution after wet/dry cyclic corrosion test. The addition of Al nanoparticles increased the film resistance (R _f) and the charge transfer resistance (R _ct) of epoxy-coated steel. The surface analysis showed that uniform and fine Al–Fe complex oxide layers were formed acting as barrier layers that enhanced the corrosion protection of the epoxy-coated steel. It has been concluded that the Al nanoparticles had a beneficial role in improving the corrosion resistance of the epoxy-coated steel.     

向日葵盘果胶对碳钢的缓蚀性能研究

以向日葵盘为原料,利用纤维素酶制备果胶(SFP)。采用静态失重、极化曲线和交流阻抗技术研究SFP在1mol/L HCl及0.5mol/L H_2SO_4溶液中对碳钢的缓蚀性能,并探讨其在碳钢表面的吸附机理。结果表明,缓蚀效率随SFP浓度增大而增大,随温度升高而降低。在HCl和H_2SO_4溶液中,SFP的吸附方式分别服从Langmuir和Temkin等温式,属于物理吸附;极化曲线测试显示SFP是一种混合型缓蚀剂。本文的研究表明,向日葵盘果胶是碳钢的绿色高效缓蚀剂,且在HCl溶液中的缓蚀性能优于在H_2SO_4溶液中。