Aqueous extract of Acacia cyanophylla leaves as environmentally friendly inhibitor for mild steel corrosion in 1 M H2SO4 solution

The efficiency of Acacia cyanophylla leaves extract as an environmentally friendly inhibitor for mild steel in aerated aqueous 1 M H₂SO₄ solution has been investigated by potentiodynamic polarization measurements and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy techniques. Addition of inhibitor decreases the corrosion current whereas the corrosion potential values show slight shifts in positive directions. Inhibition efficiency was found to be about 93% (the maximum value was determined from the polarization curve). Efficiencies obtained from both electrochemical techniques are in good agreement. Adsorption of Acacia cyanophylla leaves extract on mild steel surface in 1 M H₂SO₄ solution obeys Langmuir adsorption isotherm. Polarization curves were also obtained at different temperatures in order to measure changes of corrosion rate. Corrosion current increases and inhibition efficiency decreases with temperature increasing in H₂SO₄ solutions with and without Acacia cyanophylla extract. Corrosion parameters also changed with exposure time. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

三元杂质砷锑钴对锌电沉积阴极过程的影响

采用电化学研究方法探讨了在锌电积过程中砷、锑、钴杂质对阴极极化过程的单一和共同影响,得出了单一杂质和三元杂质对锌电积过程影响的动力学方程及参数,并对其极化机理进行了研究.结果表明,含一元杂质的ZnSO4/H2SO4溶液的动力学参数与理论值基本一致,而含三元的ZnSO4/H2SO4溶液的传递系数α要比理论值小,说明杂质的存在及其含量的大小、品种的多少对锌电积影响程度不同.     

On Cu(Hg)/Cu(II) equilibria and reactions in aqueous sulphate solution

Combined thermodynamic and kinetic studies have revealed amalgam properties, solution activities, and diffusion data besides charge-transfer parameters and exchange rates for either step of the Cu(Hg)/Cu(II) electrode in aqueous solutions of xM CuSO₄+(0.5?x) M MgSO₄+H₂SO₄ (to pH about 2.5) at 25°C. The studies allow separation of mean ionic activities into convenient single-ion ones. The kinetic results demonstrate the consecutive two-step mechanism involved. Comparison is made to the solid Cu/Cu(II) electrode, and double-layer effects are discussed.     

Beiträge zum thermischen Verhalten von Sulfaten. II. Zur thermischen Dehydratisierung des ZnSO4 · 7 H2O und zum Hochtemperaturverhalten von wasserfreiem ZnSO4

Contributions to the Thermal Behaviour of Sulfates. II. On the Thermal Dehydration of ZnSO₄ · 7 H₂O and the Effect of High Temperature upon Anhydrous ZnSO₄ The dehydration of ZnSO₄ · 7 H₂O and effect of high temperature upon unhydrous ZnSO₄ was examined by means of continous high temperature Guinier photographs. On heating in air ZnSO₄ · 7 H₂O decomposes stepwise to ZnSO₄ · 6 H₂O, to an unknown hydrate, to the monohydrate and finally to N? ZnSO₄, which is the thermodynamically stable modification at S.T.P. At about 700°C a reversible transformation to H-ZnSO₄ can be observed which can start from N? ZnSO₄ or H-ZnSO₄, proceeds to the oxide sulfate Zn₃O(SO₄)₂ and finally to ZnO. ZnSO₄ · 6 H₂O crystallizes monoclinically in the hexahydrite structure with a_25°C = 9.981 Å, b_25°C = 7.250 Å, c_25°C = 24.280 Å, β_25°C = 98.45°, Z = 8, space group: C 2/c. Cubic H-ZnSO₄ is the first A²⁺B⁶⁺O₄ compound of H-Cristobalit structure; probable space group F 4 3 m with a_700°C = 7.18 Å, Z =4, N-Zn₃O(SO₄)₂ is monoclinic probable space group B 2 with a_25°c=13.987 Å, b_25°c=6.706 Å, c_25°c =7.379 Å β_25°c=90.69°, Z=4, Above 420°C N-Zn₃(SO₄)₂ becomes orthorhombic where at first of all H′-Zn₃O(SO₄)₂ which has a reversible transformation point to H-Zn₃O(SO₄)₂ at 655°C is formed. The probable space group of H-Zn₂O(SO₄)₂ is C 222₁ with a _850°C = 7.36 Å, b_350°C = 13.96 Å, c_850°C = 6.79 Å Z = 4, The solid solution N? Cu_1,5Zn_1,5O(SO₄)₂ is isotypic with N? Zn₃O(SO₄)₂ and has the lattice constants a_25°C = 14.03 Å, b_25°C = 6.62 Å, c_25°C = 7.33 Å, β_25°C = 90.58°, Transoformations into the non quenchable high temperature modifications H-ZnSO₄, H′-Zn₃O(SO₄)₂ and H-Zn₃O(SO₄)₂ are displacive. The thermal expansion of N-ZnSO₄ and H-ZnSO₄ and H-ZnSO₄ has been exa-mined.     

Zn4Si2O7(OH)2H2O盐修饰的纳米Ru催化剂催化苯选择加氢制环己烯

利用沉淀法制备了纳米Ru催化剂,在ZnSO₄存在下考察了Na₂SiO₃·9H₂O和二乙醇胺作反应修饰剂对Ru催化剂催化苯选择加氢制环己烯性能的影响,并用X-射线衍射(XRD)、X-射线荧光光谱(XRF)和透射电镜-能量散射谱(TEM-EDS)等物理化学手段对加氢前后Ru催化剂进行了表征。结果表明,在水溶液中Na₂SiO₃与ZnSO₄可以反应生成Zn₄Si₂O₇(OH)₂H₂O盐、H₂SO₄和Na₂SO₄,化学吸附在Ru催化剂表面上的Zn₄Si₂O₇(OH)₂H₂O盐起着提高Ru催化剂环己烯选择性的关键作用。Na₂SiO₃·9H₂O量的增加,生成的Zn₄Si₂O₇(OH)₂H₂O盐逐渐增加,Ru催化剂的活性降低,环己烯选择性逐渐升高。向反应体系中加入二乙醇胺,它可以中和Na₂SiO₃与ZnSO₄反应生成的硫酸,使化学平衡向生成更多的Zn₄Si₂O₇(OH)₂H₂O盐的方向移动,导致Ru催化剂环己烯选择性增加。当Ru催化剂与ZnSO₄·7H₂O、Na₂SiO₃·9H₂O和二乙醇胺、分散剂ZrO₂的质量比为1.0:24.6:0.4:0.2:5.0时,2 g Ru催化剂上苯转化73%时环己烯选择性和收率分别为75%和55%,而且该催化剂体系具有良好的重复使用性和稳定性。     

Zn4Si2O7(OH)2H2O盐修饰的纳米Ru催化剂催化苯选择加氢制环己烯

利用沉淀法制备了纳米Ru催化剂, 在ZnSO₄存在下考察了Na₂SiO₃·9H₂O和二乙醇胺作反应修饰剂对Ru催化剂催化苯选择加氢制环己烯性能的影响, 并用X-射线衍射(XRD)、X-射线荧光光谱(XRF)和透射电镜-能量散射谱(TEM-EDS)等物理化学手段对加氢前后Ru催化剂进行了表征。结果表明, 在水溶液中Na₂SiO₃与ZnSO₄可以反应生成Zn₄Si₂O₇(OH)₂H₂O盐、H₂SO₄和Na₂SO₄, 化学吸附在Ru催化剂表面上的Zn₄Si₂O₇(OH)₂H₂O盐起着提高Ru催化剂环己烯选择性的关键作用。Na₂SiO₃·9H₂O量的增加, 生成的Zn₄Si₂O₇(OH)₂H₂O盐逐渐增加, Ru催化剂的活性降低, 环己烯选择性逐渐升高。向反应体系中加入二乙醇胺, 它可以中和Na₂SiO₃与ZnSO₄反应生成的硫酸, 使化学平衡向生成更多的Zn₄Si₂O₇(OH)₂H₂O盐的方向移动, 导致Ru催化剂环己烯选择性增加。当Ru催化剂与ZnSO₄·7H₂O、Na₂SiO₃·9H₂O和二乙醇胺、分散剂ZrO₂的质量比为1.0:24.6:0.4:0.2:5.0时, 2 g Ru催化剂上苯转化73%时环己烯选择性和收率分别为75%和55%, 而且该催化剂体系具有良好的重复使用性和稳定性。     

Beiträge zum thermischen Verhalten von Sulfaten. VII [1, 2]. Zum chemischen Transport von ZnSO4 und Zn3O(SO4)2

Contributions on the Thermal Behaviour of Sulfates. VII. On the Chemical Transport of ZnSO₄ and Zn₃O (SO₄)₂ A powder of anhydrous ZnSO₄ can be prepared by heating ZnSO₄ · 7H₂O in air or in an argon atmosphere. In the same way it is possible to get a powder of Zn₃O(SO₄)₂. But up to now, it was difficult to get crystals of ZnSO₄ and there was no method known to synthesize crystals of Zn₃O(SO₄)₂. Investigations concerning chemical transport reactions of anhydrous heavy metal sulfates showed, that it is possible to get well formed crystals of ZnSO₄ and Zn₃O(SO₄)₂ by deposition from a vapour phase. Cl₂, HgCl₂, HCl, NH₄Cl and PbCl₂ were tested as transport agents and found suitable. If halides are used as transport agents, it is significant, that SO₃ can oxidize them to the halogens which are then the true transport agents. By use of PbCl₂ as a very effective transport agent, PbSC₄ will appear as an additional condensed phase. Thermodynamical considerations made it possible to understand the transport processes in these systems and to choose suitable conditions for our experiments.     

Investigation of the surface properties of platinum,rhodium and iridium electrodes in hydrofluoric acid solutions

The charging curves, the potentiodynamic curves and the isoelectric potential shifts have been measured on Pt, Rh and Ir electrodes in HF and HF + KF solutions in a Teflon cell. From the obtained data, the Γ_H⁺?? curves and the Δσ?? curves of the first kind have been calculated by means of the thermodynamic theory of the hydrogen electrode. The Γ_H⁺ values in 0.14 M HF and 0.3 M HF + 0.12 M KF are much less than in 0.005 M H₂SO₄ and 0.005 M H₂SO₄ + 0.5 M K₂SO₄ solutions. In the presence of F^? anions, the potentials ?_ε=0 and ?_Q=0 are by 25–55 mV more anodic than in the presence of SO^2?₄ anions. In an acidified fluoride solution the values of σ are higher than in an acidified sulfate solution. The analysis of the results obtained leads to the conclusion that on platinum metals the fluoride anions in the ?_r region investigated (from ?_r = 0 to ?_r = 900 mV) are the most weakly adsorbed anions.     

The electrochemical Peltier effect observed with electrode reactions of Fe(II)/Fe(III) redox couples at a gold electrode

The electrochemical Peltier effect was studied at a gold electrode in solutions containing some Fe(II)/Fe(III) redox couples by measuring the local temperature change in the electrode/solution interphase under controlled-potential and controlled-current polarization. Relative values of the electrochemical Peltier coefficient for the cathodic process at equilibrium potential, which is denoted by (Π_c)_I=0, were determined by analyzing the observed temperature change as a function of current. The values of (Π_c)_I=0 were found to be positive for the Fe(H₂O)₆²⁺/Fe(H₂O)₆³⁺ systems in HClO₄ (1 M), HNO₃ (1 M), H₂SO₄ (0.5 M), and HCl (1 M), their magnitudes being very similar in the first three acid solutions, but smaller in the HCl solution. On the other hand, a negative value of (Π_c)_I=0 was obtained in the case of a Fe(CN)₆^4?/Fe(CN)₆^3? couple in a H₂SO₄ (0.5 M) solution. Such a difference in the Peltier coefficient is considered to be due to the difference in the ionic species of iron involved in the electrode reaction.     

An optical investigation of Ho2(SO4)3 ·8H2O

The optical absorption spectra of Ho³⁺ in single crystals of Ho₂(SO₄)₃·8H₂O have been studied between 2500 A and 9000 A at 4.2 and 77 K. The microscopic crystal structure has been related to the macroscopic shape of the crystals. From the polarization of the optical transitions it is found that the point symmetry of the crystalline electric field (CEF) at the site of the rare earth ions in the sulfate lattice is well described by C_1h. The CEF parameters associated with this symmetry were derived from the observed Stark splitting of the [SL]?J levels and the polarization of the optical transitions. We suggest that the magnetically inequivalent sites observed in Tm₂(SO₄)₃·8H₂O are due to triclinic distortions of the monoclinic CEF.     

Solubility in K+-Na+-Mg 4 2− aqueous solution at T = 298.15 K

In the salt solubility predictions for K⁺-Na⁺-Mg ₄ ^2? aqueous solution the treatment of thermodynamic data of three-component systems at T = 298.15 K involved the application of the Extended Pitzer’s ion-interaction model for the pure and mixed electrolyte solutions and criteria of phase equilibrium. Osmotic coefficients data of three-component systems were revised according to recently published parameters of the solutions NaCl(aq) and KCl(aq) that served as reference standards in isopiestic measurements. Parameters of the extended ion-interaction model of K₂SO₄(aq) are determined by treatment of experimental and predicted values of osmotic coefficient in supersaturated region obtained by the Zdanovskii-Stokes-Robinson rule. Results of salt solubility prediction were compared to experimental solubility data from literature. The agreement between calculated and experimental solubility data in the systems K₂SO₄ + MgSO₄ + H₂O, Na₂SO₄ + MgSO₄ + H₂O, and Na₂SO₄ + K₂SO₄ + H₂O at T = 298.15 K, was excellent.     

Study on the Impedance Characteristic and Electrocatalytic Activity of Platinum‐Modified Polyaniline Film

The composite electrode of platinum‐modified polyaniline film is formed in 0.5 M H₂SO₄ + 3 mM H₂PtCl₆ solution by cyclic potential or constant potential deposition of platinum particles in polyaniline film. To make a comparison, the polyaniline film with the same initial thickness and structure is also treated with the cyclic potential or constant potential polarization in 0.5 M H₂SO₄ solution. The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) of the composite electrode of platinum‐modified polyaniline film is studied in sulfuric acid solution and compared with the EIS of the polyaniline film without platinum dispersion. The results show that the different modes of potential polarization affect greatly the nature and distribution of the platinum particles, instead of the structure of the polyaniline film (matrix). The electrode reaction kinetics and mass transport process parameters involving charge transfer resistance (R_ct), double layer capacitance (C_dl), constant phase elements (CPE) and Warburg impedance in platinum substrate/platinum‐modified polyaniline film/solution interface are discussed on the basis of the interpretation of the characteristic impedance spectra and connected to the electrocatalytic activity on the oxidation of methanol molecules.     

Tribochemistry and kinetics of Al2(SO4)3·xH2O decomposition

The thermal decomposition of tribochemically activated Al₂(SO₄)₃·xH₂O was studied by TG, DTA and EMF methods. For some of the intermediate solids, X-ray diffraction and IR-spectroscopy were applied to learn more about the reaction mechanism. Thermal and EMF studies confirmed that, even after mechanical activation of Al₂(SO₄)₃·xH₂O, Al₂O(SO₄)₂ is formed as an intermediate. Isothermal kinetic experiments demonstrated that the thermochemical sulphurization of inactivated Al₂(SO₄)₃·xH₂O has an activation energy of 102.2 kJ·mol^?1 in the temperature range 850–890 K. The activation energy for activated Al₂(SO₄)₃·xH₂O in the range 850–890 K is 55.0 kJ·mol^?1. The time of thermal decomposition is almost halved when Al₂(SO₄)₃·xH₂O is activated mechanically. The results permit conclusions concerning the efficiency of the tribochemical activation of Al₂(SO₄)₃·xH₂O and the chemical and kinetic mechanisms of the desulphurization process.     

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.     

Measurement of the relaxation transitions of nitrocellulose based gunpowder

The formation of a new sulfate compound K₄H₂(SO₄)₃ is obtained by evaporation at 25°C of an aqueous solution, which was formed by a mixture of K₂SO₄ and H₂SO₄. The characterization of this solid is carried out by X-ray diffraction, thermal and infrared analyzes. The heat treatment was carried out in interval 25–700°C; the end product of the thermal evolution is K₂SO₄. The vibration bands relating to SO₄ and OH groups were highlighted by the infrared spectroscopy.Moreover, one study of ionic conductivity on this solid compound was carried out according to the temperature in interval 25–80°C. Its activation energy is 0.47 eV. The X-ray intensities collection obtained on a monocrystal of K₄H₂(SO₄)₃ gives the following cell parameters: a=7.035(5), b=19.751(4), c=23.466(2) Å, β=95.25(1)°.     

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。     

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.     

Determination of experimental parameters in the Fe(III)/Fe(II) system in 1 M H2SO4, with a polycrystalline gold electrode, taking advantage of its non-linear behaviour

In this work, the values of the heterogeneous standard rate constant and the transfer coefficient of the electrochemical system Fe(III)/Fe(II) in 1 M H₂SO₄ at a polycrystalline gold electrode were determined. The response spectrum to an ac potential of such amplitude as to make the behaviour of the electrode process non-linear was analysed. The experimental study was complemented by a theoretical study of the Fe(III)/Fe(II) system using numerical methods. Comparison of the experimental and theoretical data enabled the kinetic parameters of this electrode process to be determined.     

Quantum chemical calculations of the structure of hydrogen-bonded sulfuric acid-dimethylformamide complexes

The most characteristic structures of hydrogen-bonded (H₂SO₄)₂, H₂SO₄-dimethylformamide (DMF) and (H₂SO₄)₂-DMF complexes are obtained by means of B3LYP/cc-pVQZ. The changes in the geometric parameters of the complexes are analyzed and the energy values of the intermolecular interaction are estimated. The electronic mechanism for the formation of hydrogen bonds between molecules is considered. It is shown that complexes of (H₂SO₄)₂-DMF composition are more energy-stable than complex with one H₂SO₄ molecule. It is established that molecular complexes with very strong hydrogen bonds and complexes with proton transfer can be formed between an acid dimer and N,N-dimethylformamide. It is concluded that protons can be transferred in the gas phase in (H₂SO)₂-DMF, where the molecules in (H₂SO₄)₂ are bound by three hydrogen bonds.     

iR correction: Part II. Effect on corrosion monitoring

The effect of iR drop on the corrosion rates obtained by curve fitting of the polarisation data around the corrosion potential is an increase in the corrosion current calculated, which is in direct contrast to linear polarisation measurements. The b_a values and, for an activation-controlled cathodic process the b_c values, are increased by added ohmic resistance, R_u. This more than offsets the increase in R_p and so the i_corr increases. For a diffusion-controlled cathodic process the b_c becomes negative with added R_u. All the results are not unduly affected by up to ±2% random error. A current-interrupt method of iR correction has been used for steel corroding in a deaerated H₂SO₄ solution to demonstrate the effect of iR correction.