Electrochemical investigation of corrosion and corrosion inhibition of iron in hydrochloric acid solutions

The inhibition effect of 1-methyl pyrazole (MPA) on the acidic corrosion of iron in 1.0 M HCl was studied at different concentrations (10^?3–10^?2 M) by potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and EIS measurements. It is found from the polarization studies that methyl pyrazole (MPA) behaves mainly as anodic inhibitor in HCl. Values of polarization resistance (R_p) and double layer capacitance (C_dl) in the absence and presence of MPA in 1.0 M HCl are determined. The adsorption of MPA on iron surface from HCl is found to obey Temkin adsorption isotherm.     

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.     

The study of self-assembled films of triazole on iron electrodes using electrochemical methods,XPS, SEM and molecular simulation

3-Alkyl-4-amino-5-mercapto-1,2,4-triazole (AAMT) has been evaluated as corrosion inhibition for iron in 0.1 M H₂SO₄ when the films of AAMT were self-assembled on the surface of iron. The films of AAMT inhibitor were characterized by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, electrochemical polarization curves Results revealed that AAMT performed excellently as a corrosion inhibitor for iron in H₂SO₄ solution. Surface analysis was carried out using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and scanning electron microscope. The mechanism of adsorption was discussed using molecular simulation.     

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.     

Electroanalytical studies of the corrosion-protection properties of 4-amino-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3,5-dimethanol (ATD) on mild steel in 0.5?N sulfuric acid

Inhibition of the corrosion of mild steel in aerated 0.5?N H₂SO₄ solution by 4-amino-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3,5-dimethanol (ATD) was investigated by use of potentiodynamic polarization (Tafel), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, adsorption, and surface morphological studies. The effects on the rate of corrosion of inhibitor concentration, temperature, extent of surface coverage, adsorption kinetics, and surface morphology were investigated. Inhibition efficiency increased markedly with increasing ATD concentration and decreased slightly with increasing temperature. The presence of ATD reduced the capacitance of the double layer and increased the charge-transfer resistance. Values of the activation energy (E _a) and of the thermodynamic data adsorption equilibrium constant (K _ads) and free energy of adsorption (??G _ads) were computed from the temperature dependence of the corrosion current. The inhibitor molecule first became adsorbed on the mild steel surface, obeying the Langmuir adsorption isotherm, and substantially reduced the rate of corrosion. Results of electroanalytical studies revealed that ATD acts as a mixed-type inhibitor.     

Combined Experimental and Theoretical Insights into the Corrosion Inhibition Activity on Carbon Steel Iron of Phosphonic Acids

The inhibition effect of N,N′-phosphonomethylglycine (PMG) and vinyl phosphonic acid (VPA) on the 3% NaCl acidic solution corrosion of carbon steel iron was studied at different immersion times by potentiodynamic polarization, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy, and computational methods. It is found from the polarization studies that PMG and VPA behave as mixed-type inhibitors in NaCl. Values of charge transfer resistance (R_ct) and double layer capacitance (C_dl) in the absence and presence of inhibitors are determined. The PMG and VPA inhibitors were capable of inhibiting the corrosion process up to ≈91% and ≈85%, respectively. In the presence of PMG, the synergic effect of chlorine ions was observed. Density functional theory (DFT) was engaged to establish the adsorption site of PMG, VPA, and their deprotonated states. For studied compounds, the resulted values of E_LUMO, E_HOMO, energy gap (∆E), dipole moment (μ), electronic hardness (η), global softness (σ), electrophilic index (ω), and the electronic potential map are in concordance with the experimental data results regarding their corrosion inhibition behavior and adsorption on the metal surface.     

Studies on the inhibitive effect of potassium ferrocyanide on the corrosion of steel in phosphoric acid

In this work, the effect of potassium ferrocyanide (Pf) on the corrosion of mild steel in solutions of phosphoric acid (H₃PO₄) has been investigated in relation to the concentration of the inhibitor by weight loss, potentiodynamic polarization and AC impedance (EIS) measurements. The results obtained revealed that this compound is good a mixed-type inhibitor. The effect of temperature on the corrosion behavior with the addition of optimal concentration of Pf was studied in the temperature range 298–328 K. The value of inhibition efficiency decreases slightly with the increase in temperature. Changes in impedance parameters (charge transfer resistance, R _t, and double layer capacitance, C _dl) were indicative of adsorption of Pf on the metal surface, leading to the formation of a protective film. Adsorption of Pf on the C38 steel surface was found to obey the Langmuir adsorption isotherm. Some thermodynamic functions of dissolution and adsorption processes were also determined.     

Corrosion inhibition of carbon steel in hydrochloric acid 0.5 M by hexa methylene diamine tetramethyl-phosphonic acid

The efficiency of hexa methylene diamine tetra methyl-phosphonic acid (HMDTMP), as corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel in 0.5 M HCl, has been determined by gravimetric and electrochemical measurements. Polarization curves indicate that the compound is a mixed inhibitor, affecting both cathodic and anodic corrosion currents. Adsorption of HMDTMP derivatives on the carbon steel surface is in agreement with the Langmuir adsorption isotherm model, and the calculated Gibbs free energy value confirms the chemical nature of the adsorption. EIS results show that the charge in the impedance parameters (R_t and C_dl) with concentrations of HMDTMP is indicative. The adsorption of this molecule leads to the formation of a protective layer on carbon steel surface. The electrochemical results have also been supplemented by surface morphological studies.     

Experimental and theoretical studies of acridine orange as corrosion inhibitor for copper protection in acidic media

The corrosion process commonly limits the use of copper in practical applications. The use of corrosion inhibitors is one of the effective methods to reduce the corrosion rate of copper. In this research, the inhibition effect of acridine orange (3,6-bis(dimethylamine)acridine) (AcO) for the protection of copper in 0.5 ?M ?H₂SO₄ solution was studied. For this aim, the change of open circuit potential with exposure time (E_ocp-t), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), linear polarization resistance (LPR), anodic and cathodic potentiodynamic polarization measurements (PP) and chronoamperometry (CA) techniques were used. Some quantum chemical parameters (E_HOMO, E_LUMO and dipole moment) were calculated and discussed. The AcO film formed over the copper surface was examined by SEM, EDX, AFM and contact angle measurements. The electrochemical data showed that AcO is an effective corrosion inhibitor even at low concentrations (ranging between 99.1% and %99.4 ?at concentrations from 0.01 ?mM to 1 ?mM). The corrosion rate of copper decreases in the presence of the inhibitor by reducing both anodic and cathodic rates, which is depended on its concentration. This compound behaves as mixed-type corrosion inhibitors with predominantly cathodic type. Its adsorption on the copper surface obeys Langmuir adsorption isotherm. The value of adsorption equilibrium constant (K_ads) and the standard free energy of adsorption were ΔG_ads 1.298 x 10³ ?M^?1 and -27.71 ?kJ/mol in the case of 0.5 ?M ?H₂SO₄ solution containing 1.0 ?mM AcO, which shows the adsorption is high and spontaneous. The adsorbed inhibitor film over the metal increase contact angle of the surface, which suggests the more hydrophobic properties of the surface are increasing coming from the orientation of hydrophobic sites to the electrolyte. The zero charge potential (E_pzc) studies showed that the surface charge of the metal is positive in the corrosive media containing the inhibitor. Quantum chemical calculations showed that the binding of inhibitor molecules to the metal surface takes place through N atoms of the inhibitor.     

Influence of caffeine and temperature on corrosion-resistance of CoCrMo alloy

The inhibitory activity of caffeine (1,3,7-trimethyl xanthine) on artificial saliva was studied on a CoCrMo alloy using different electrochemical methods: open circuit potential (OCP), potentiodynamic measurements and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The results show that caffeine produces an inhibitory effect on the anodic currents due to its adsorption on the surface of the alloy. Temperature is another parameter with an influence on corrosion processes, so thermodynamic data were obtained from Arrhenius plots and Langmuir adsorption isotherms. The protective action of caffeine is enhanced at high temperatures at OCP, while for potentiodynamic experiments high temperatures block the inhibitory activity of caffeine and the corrosion rate increases. The process may also be studied by a simulation, determining the functional dependence between OCP, corrosion current density (i _corr), corrosion potential (E _corr), breakdown potential (E _bd) and temperature and amount of caffeine in artificial saliva, for Heraenium® CE. The neural network-based methodology applied in this work provides accurate results, thus proving to be an efficient modelling technique.     

Adsorption and Corrosion Inhibition Effect of 1,1′-Thiocarbonyldiimidazole on Mild Steel in H2SO4 Solution and Synergistic Effect of Iodide Ion

The inhibition effect of 1,1′-thiocarbonyldiimidazole (TCDI) on the corrosion behaviors of mild steel (MS) in 0.5 mol·L⁻¹ H₂SO₄ solution was studied with the help of potentiodynamic polarization, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and linear polarization resistance (LPR) techniques. The effect of immersion time on the inhibition effect of TCDI was also investigated over 72 h. For the long-term tests, hydrogen evolution with immersion time (V_H2-t) was measured in addition to the three techniques already mentioned. The thermodynamic parameters, such as adsorption equilibrium constant (K_ads) and adsorption free energy (ΔG_ads) values, were calculated and discussed. To clarify inhibition mechanism, the synergistic effect of iodide ion was also investigated. The potential of zero charge (PZC) of the MS was studied by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy method, and a mechanism of adsorption process was proposed. It was demonstrated that inhibition efficiency increased with the increase in TCDI concentration and synergistically increased in the presence of KI. The inhibition efficiency was discussed in terms of adsorption of inhibitor molecules on the metal surface and protective film formation.     

Effect of Artabotrys odoratissimus extract as an environmentally sustainable inhibitor for mild steel corrosion in 0.5 M H2SO4 media

Artabotrys odoratissimus inhibitory effect on mild steel (MS) corrosion in 0.5 M H₂SO₄ solution has been assessed utilizing mass loss, electrochemical potentiodynamic polarization, and impedance spectroscopy techniques. The Artabotrys odoratissimus plant has a wide range of bioactive compounds. Phytochemicals were tested for ethanolic Artabotrys odoratissimus leaves extract (AOLE) using the FeCl₃ test, Salkowaski's test, and others. Corrosion tests were conducted at varying inhibitor concentrations and temperatures. The inhibitory impact of AOLE on corrosion of MS was reported to improve with increasing concentration. Polarization experiments revealed that AOLE is a mixed kind of inhibitor and the inhibition efficacy (η_w) for MS is 93.27% for 1.25 g/L AOLE. For Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), maximal inhibitory efficacy (η_w) was 91.62% due to AOLE adsorption on the MS surface. The obtained results using each methodology are highly consistent and closely resemble each other. The adsorption of AOLE molecules on an MS surface from the bulk of the solution causes the inhibitor's inhibition action, and the adsorption mechanism follows Langmuir adsorption isotherm. The computed $\Delta G_{ads}^o$ values ranged between ?32.919 and ?33.520 kJ mol^?1, implying a spontaneous and exothermic inhibitory action. The thermodynamic and activation parameters are often used to understand corrosion inhibition mechanisms. The comparison of corrosion product and pure extract FT-IR spectrum indicates the nature of AOLE adsorption on the MS surface. The surface morphology of MS samples was assessed using atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and contact angle techniques.     

Poly(4-vinylpyridine-hexadecyl bromide) as corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in acid chloride solution

The influence of the addition of poly(4-vinylpyridine-hexadecyl bromide) P4VP-Alkyl 50?% newly synthesized on the corrosion of mild steel in molar hydrochloric acid has been investigated by weight-loss measurements combined with linear potential scan voltammetry (I?CE) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The polymer reduces the corrosion rate and the inhibition efficiency (E?%) of P4VP-Alkyl 50?% increases with its concentration and attains 95?% at 300?mg/L. E?% obtained from cathodic Tafel plots, EIS, and gravimetric methods were in good agreement. The inhibitor was adsorbed on the iron surface according to the Langmuir adsorption isotherm model. Polarization measurements also show that the compound acts as a cathodic inhibitor.     

On the corrosion inhibition of iron in hydrochloric acid solutions,Part I: Electrochemical DC and AC studies

The inhibitive action of 4-methyl pyrazole (4MP) against the corrosion of iron (99.9999%) in solutions of hydrochloric acid has been studied using potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). At inhibitor concentration range (10^?3–10^?2 M) in 1.0 M acid, the results showed that 4MP suppressed mainly the anodic processes of iron corrosion in 1.0 M HCl by adsorption on the iron surface according to Temkin adsorption isotherm. Both potentiodynamic and EIS measurements reveal that 4MP inhibits the iron corrosion in 1.0 M HCl and that the efficiency increases with increasing inhibitor concentration. Data obtained from EIS were analyzed to model the corrosion inhibition process through an equivalent circuit.     

Inhibition effect of hexadecyl pyridinium bromide on the corrosion behavior of some austenitic stainless steels in H2SO4 solutions

The inhibition effect of hexadecyl pyridinium bromide (HDPB) as a cationic surfactant on the corrosion behavior of some Egyptian austenitic stainless steel SS 304L, SS 316H and SS 304H in 0.5 M H₂SO₄ solutions was investigated by using potentiodynamic polarization technique and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The results indicate that HDPB is a good inhibitor for the samples under investigation in 0.5 M H₂SO₄ solutions. In addition, the inhibition efficiency η% increases with the inhibitor concentration while decreases with the increasing temperature referring to physical adsorption. The adsorption of the inhibitor obeys a Temkin adsorption isotherm. Polarization curves show that HDPB is a mixed inhibitor in H₂SO₄ solutions. The results obtained from polarization and impedance measurements are in good agreement. Activation-free energies, enthalpies, and entropies for the inhibition process of HDPB were determined.     

丙炔醇聚合股对铁在酸性溶液中的缓蚀作用

应用电化学交流阻抗谱技术研究了Ｆｅ／Ｈ_２ＳＯ_４与Ｆｅ／Ｈ_２ＳＯ_４＋Ｈ_２Ｓ体系中丙炔醇（ＰＡ）聚合膜的形成及其缓蚀作用,同时利用ＳＥＭ、ＡＦＭ及ＥＤＸ对ＰＡ聚合不同时期铁表面腐蚀形貌进行观测与成分分析．结果表明,Ｆｅ／Ｈ_２ＳＯ_４与 Ｆｅ／Ｈ_２ＳＯ_４＋ Ｈ_２Ｓ体系中 ＰＡ可逐渐聚合成膜,从而有效抑制基体的腐蚀,使电极表面较为平整,微米尺度下呈现规则的块状结构;但Ｆｅ／Ｈ_２ＳＯ_４体系中宏观上ＰＡ并未形成连续的保护膜,导致电极表面局部发生腐蚀;而Ｆｅ／Ｈ_２ＳＯ_４＋Ｈ_２Ｓ体系中,Ｈ_２Ｓ、ＨＳ－在电极表面的吸附减缓了ＰＡ聚合成膜,但长时间腐蚀后,由于硫化物的生成覆盖在ＰＡ聚合膜上,使其具有长期缓蚀效能．     

Theoretical investigation of inhibition of the corrosion of A106 steel in NaCl solution by di-n-butyl bis(thiophene-2-carboxylato-O,O′)tin(IV)

This work reports results from potentiodynamic polarisation and impedance investigation, with a rotating disc electrode, of inhibition of corrosion of A106 steel in aerated, unstirred 3.0 % NaCl solutions using di-n-butyl bis(thiophene-2-carboxylato-O,O′)tin(IV) as inhibitor. These studies showed that it is a mixed-type inhibitor. Inhibition efficiency increased with increasing di-n-butyl bis(thiophene-2-carboxylato-O,O′)tin(IV) concentration and decreases with increasing solution temperature. Maximum efficiency of inhibition of the inhibitor of approximately 78 % is observed at a concentration at 10^?2 M. The inhibition process was attributed to formation of an adsorbed film on the metal surface that protects the metal against corrosive agents. The adsorption isotherm confirms the applicability of Langmuir equation to describe the adsorption process. Thermodynamic functions for the adsorption process were determined. The efficiency of corrosion inhibitors and global chemical reactivity depend on such properties as energy of the highest occupied molecular orbital (E _HOMO), energy of the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (E _LUMO), energy gap (ΔE), which were calculated. All calculation was been performed by density functional theory (DFT) using the Gaussian03W suite of software. Calculated results were usually in agreement with the experimental data.     

Electrochemical investigation of a schiff base synthesized by cinnamaldehyde as corrosion inhibitor on mild steel in acidic medium

The inhibiting effect of (NE)-4-phenoxy-N-(3-phenylallylidene) aniline (PAC) on the corrosion of mild steel in 1.0 M HCl has been studied by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and Tafel polarization measurements. The corrosion rate was also calculated theoretically in terms of mm per year and mil per year, using current density values of mild steel in 1.0 M HCl medium. It was found that PAC has a remarkable inhibition efficiency on the corrosion of mild steel especially at high temperatures. The values of E _a obtained in presence of a Schiff base were found to be lower than those obtained in the inhibitor-free solution. The increase of inhibition efficiency percent with temperature increase was associated with the transformation of physical adsorption into chemical adsorption. The thermodynamic functions of adsorption processes have been evaluated and discussed at each temperature. Scanning electron microscope observations of the electrode surface confirmed the existence of a protective adsorbed film of the inhibitor on the electrode surface.     

Impedance spectroscopic study of corrosion inhibition of Al-Pure by organic Schiff base in hydrochloric acid

A new corrosion inhibitor namely o-Chloroaniline-N-benzylidene (o-CANB) has been synthesized and its inhibitive performance toward the corrosion of Al-Pure in 1.0 M hydrochloric acid has been investigated. Corrosion inhibition was studied by chemical method (weight loss) and electrochemical techniques including polarization method and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The present study has shown that this inhibitor is good in acidic media and the inhibition efficiency up to >99% in 1.0 M HCl. Polarization measurement revealed that the investigated inhibitor is a mixed type with a predominant action on cathode. Impedance measurement showed that the charge transfer resistance (R_ct) increased and double layer capacitance (C_dl) decreased with an increase in the inhibitor's concentration. Obtained results about inhibition efficiency from weight loss, polarization study and EIS are in good agreement with each other. The adsorption of the inhibitor on the metal surface in the acid solution was found to obey Langmuir's adsorption isotherm.     

Spirulina platensis – A novel green inhibitor for acid corrosion of mild steel

The inhibition of the corrosion of mild steel in 1 M HCl and 1 M H₂SO₄ by Spirulina platensis has been studied at different temperatures viz., 303 K, 313 K and 323 K by weight loss method, potentiodynamic polarization method, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy measurements and SEM analysis. The inhibition efficiency increased with increasing concentration of the inhibitor in both HCl and H₂SO₄ media. The results of weight loss studies correlated well with those of impedance and polarization studies. From the results of weight loss studies at various temperatures, the mode of adsorption is confirmed to be physisorption. Further the adsorption has been found to follow Temkin isotherm. From this isotherm, the free energy of adsorption (ΔG) and entropy (ΔS) are calculated. The study reveals the corrosion inhibition potential of S. platensis in both the acid media, thus bringing to light another facet of this microalga as it has so far been used only to produce antioxidant principles, finding extensive use in medicine especially as neutraceutical.