Inhibition of cold rolled steel corrosion by Tween-20 in sulfuric acid: weight loss, electrochemical and AFM approaches

The inhibiting action of a nonionic surfactant of Tween-20 on the corrosion of cold rolled steel (CRS) in 0.5-7.0 M sulfuric acid (H(2)SO(4)) was studied by weight loss and potentiodynamic polarization methods. Atomic force microscope (AFM) provided the surface conditions. The results show that inhibition efficiency increases with the inhibitor concentration, while it decreases with the sulfuric acid concentration. The adsorption of inhibitor on the cold rolled steel surface obeys the Langmuir adsorption isotherm equation. Effect of immersion time was studied and discussed. The effect of temperature on the corrosion behavior of cold rolled steel was also studied at four temperatures ranging from 30 to 60 degrees C, the thermodynamic parameters such as adsorption heat, adsorption free energy, and adsorption entropy were calculated. The results revealed that the adsorption was physisorption mechanism. A kinetic study of cold rolled steel in uninhibited and inhibited acid was also discussed. The kinetic parameters such as apparent activation energy, pre-exponential factor, rate constant, and reaction constant were calculated for the reactions of corrosion. The inhibition effect is satisfactorily explained by both thermodynamic and kinetic models. Polarization curves show that Tween-20 is a cathodic-type inhibitor in sulfuric acid. The results obtained from weight loss and potentiodynamic polarization are in good agreement, and the Tween-20 inhibition action could also be evidenced by surface AFM images.     

Inhibition effect of environmentally benign Karanj (Pongamia pinnata) seed extract on corrosion of mild steel in hydrochloric acid solution

The inhibition of the corrosion of mild steel in hydrochloric acid solution by the seed extract of Karanj (Pongamia pinnata) has been studied using weight loss, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, potentiodynamic polarization, and linear polarization techniques. Inhibition was found to increase with increasing concentration of the extract. The effect of temperature, immersion time, and acid concentration on the corrosion behavior of mild steel in 1 M HCl with addition of extract was also studied. The adsorption of the extract on the mild steel surface obeyed the Langmuir adsorption isotherm. Values of inhibition efficiency calculated from weight loss, potentiodynamic polarization, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy are in good agreement. Polarization curves showed that Karanj (P. pinnata) seed extract behaves as a mixed-type inhibitor in hydrochloric acid. The activation energy as well as other thermodynamic parameters for the inhibition process was calculated. The adsorbed film on mild steel surface containing Karanj (P. pinnata) seed extract inhibitor was also measured by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The results obtained showed that the seed extract of Karanj (P. pinnata) could serve as an effective inhibitor of the corrosion of mild steel in hydrochloric acid media.     

Inhibition effect of 1,3,5-tri-p-tolyl-1,3,5-triazene on the corrosion of brass in 0.5 M HCl solution

1,3,5-tri-p-tolyl-1,3,5-triazene was investigated as a corrosion inhibitor for brass in 0.5 M HCl solution using weight loss, potentiodynamic polarization, linear polarization resistance and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Data obtained from these methods showed average inhibition efficiency (76 %) at optimum concentration. The adsorption of the inhibitor on the brass surface follows the Frumkin adsorption isotherm.     

Role of novel oxazocine derivative as corrosion inhibitor for 304 stainless steel in acidic chloride pickling solutions

Inhibition of 304 stainless steel corrosion in acidic chloride pickling (1.0 M HCl) solutions by newly synthesized oxazocine derivative 4 as a corrosion inhibitor have been studied using weight loss, potentiodynamic polarization, and atomic absorption spectroscopy investigations. Potentiodynamic polarization curves show that the inhibitor behaves as a mixed-type. The adsorption of the inhibitor on the metal surface in the acid solution was found to obey Langmuir’s adsorption isotherm. The inhibition mechanism of the investigated inhibitor was discussed in terms of its adsorption on the metal surface. The relationship between the molecular structure and the inhibition efficiency was elucidated by quantum chemical calculations.     

Experimental and computational chemical studies on the corrosion inhibitive properties of metamizole sodium pharmaceutical drug compound for CS in hydrochloric acid solutions

The effect of sodium metamizole as a corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel (CS) in 1 M hydrochloric acid at various concentrations was studied by using chemical (weight loss, WL) and electrochemical [electrochemical frequency modulation (EFM), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and potentiodynamic polarization (PDP)] methods. The results of WL showed that the effectiveness of sodium metamizole as a CS preservative in a hydrochloric acid solution at room temperature raised by improvement of the concentration of the inhibitor and reached 82.87% at 300 ppm and 25 °C. The effect of temperature on the CS was studied and the thermodynamic parameters of activation and adsorption were computed and discussed. The results showed that the inhibition efficiency (IE) decreases with increasing temperature, suggestive of physisorption. This was collaborated by values of activation energy, which are all below 80 kJ mol^?1 and free energy which are below 20 kJ mol^?1. The adsorption mechanism was coherent with Langmuir adsorption model. Results of the PDP revealed that the inhibitor was adsorbed on CS surface by mixed type of behavior. Furthermore, EIS revealed the dip in the values of double-layer capacitance and improvement in the charge transfer resistance with increased dose of sodium metamizole. Surface examinations were performed using altered techniques. The theoretical studies were calculated to confirm the validity of the practical results and the results of both were compared with each other, demonstrating the validity of the results obtained.     

Ficus carica extract as environmentally friendly inhibitor for the corrosion of L-80 carbon steel in 0.5 ​M ​H2SO4 media

We reported here, the corrosion inhibition of carbon steel (CS) in H₂SO₄ media by Ficus carica leaves extract as green sustainable inhibitor. This study was investigated using mass loss method (ML), potentiodynamic polarization (PDP), electrochemical frequency modulation (EFM) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). As well as the metal surface morphology was analyzed by Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM). In addition, the chemical characterization of green inhibitor is carried out by Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR). EIS revealed that the Ficus carica extract formed a thin protective film on the metal surface and by using of 300 ​ppm of extract of Ficus carica allow reaches (92.7%) of corrosion inhibition efficiency (CIE). The PDP curves revealed that the Ficus carica extract act as a mixed-type inhibitor. It was demonstrated that %IE enhanced with rising the Ficus carica extract doses also increased with arises in temperature (95.7%). Kinetic parameters and thermodynamic adsorption of the system have also been measured and studied. The data obtained revealed that the adsorption of Ficus carica on metal surface followed the Temkin isotherm and according to the activation energy (Ea1) the Ficus carica extract acts by chemisorption process. The results from unlike measurements were in a well accord.     

Inhibition of CTAB on the Corrosion of Mild Steel in Hydrochloric Acid

The inhibition effect of cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB) on the corrosion of mild steel in 1.0 mol L^?1 hydrochloric acid (HCl) has been studied at different temperatures (25–60°C) by weight loss and potentiodynamic polarization methods. The results reveal that CTAB behaves as an effective inhibitor in 1.0 mol L^?1 HCl, and the inhibition efficiency increases with the inhibitor concentration. Polarization curves show that CTAB is a mixed-type inhibitor in hydrochloric acid. The results obtained from weight loss and polarizations are in good agreement. The effect of immersion time on corrosion inhibition has also been examined and is discussed. The adsorption of inhibitor on mild steel surface obeys the Langmuir adsorption isotherm equation. Thermodynamic parameters have been obtained by adsorption theory. The inhibition effect is satisfactorily explained by the parameters.     

The effect of 2-aminoquinoline-6-carboxylic acid on the corrosion behavior of mild steel in hydrochloric acid

The inhibitive effect of 2-aminoquinoline-6-carboxylic acid (AQC) against mild steel corrosion in 1?M HCl solutions was investigated using conventional weight loss, potentiodynamic polarization, linear polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy methods. The weight loss results showed that AQC is an excellent corrosion inhibitor since its efficiency increased with the concentration to attain 91.8?% at 500?mg?l^?1. Electrochemical polarization measurements revealed that AQC acted as a mixed-type inhibitor and the results of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy have shown that the change in the impedance parameters, charge transfer resistance and double layer capacitance, with the change in concentration of the inhibitor is due to the adsorption of the molecule leading to the formation of a protective layer on the surface of mild steel. The adsorption was assumed to occur on the steel surface through the active centers of the molecule. The inhibition action of AQC was discussed in view of Langmuir adsorption isotherm. Density functional theory calculations of quantum parameters were used to explain efficiency in relation with molecular structure.     

盐酸介质中水杨醛缩氨基硫脲对碳钢的缓蚀作用

合成了新型席夫碱缓蚀剂:水杨醛缩氨基硫脲(ST),并考察了其在1 mol/L盐酸溶液中对碳钢的缓蚀性能。通过静态失重、动电位极化曲线、交流阻抗等技术手段研究缓蚀剂浓度对腐蚀速率及缓蚀效率的影响,阐明缓蚀作用机理。结果表明,ST在盐酸介质中对碳钢具有良好的缓蚀性能。随着缓蚀剂浓度的增加,缓蚀效率逐渐增大。ST的加入显著降低了自腐蚀电流密度,为抑制阴极反应为主的缓蚀剂。ST在碳钢表面的吸附符合Langmuir吸附模型,为物理吸附与化学吸附共同作用。     

Stearate as a green corrosion inhibitor of magnesium alloy ZE41 in sulfate medium

The efficiency of stearate as a corrosion inhibitor for magnesium alloy ZE41 has been studied in sodium sulfate medium, employing electrochemical techniques like potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The results of polarization study imply that stearate functions as a mixed-type corrosion inhibitor with a predominant anodic control. The adsorption of stearate on alloy surface is found to obey the Langmuir adsorption isotherm. The proposed inhibition mechanism involved adsorption of stearate onto metal surface, followed by precipitation of magnesium stearate within the microdefects of Mg(OH)₂ surface film which enhanced the barrier effect of an otherwise porous partially protective film.     

Employing electrochemical frequency modulation for studying corrosion and corrosion inhibition of copper in sodium chloride solutions

The inhibition effect of 2-carboxymethylthio-4-(p-methoxyphenyl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihy-dropyrimidine-5-carbonitrile (CPD) towards the corrosion of copper was studied in aerated stagnant 3.5% NaCl at 25 °C using ac techniques include electrochemical frequency modulation and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy as well as potentiodynamic polarization measurements. Corrosion rates determined using electrochemical frequency modulation (EFM) which measures the non-linear behaviour of a corroding system are compared with corrosion rates obtained from traditional electrochemical techniques and show good agreement. Data obtained from EIS were analyzed to model the corrosion inhibition process through equivalent circuit. Polarization measurements showed that CPD acts as mixed-type inhibitor. The inhibition efficiency increases with an increase in the concentration of CPD. The adsorption of the inhibitor on the copper surface in the sodium chloride solution was found to obey Langmuir’s adsorption isotherm. A mixed inhibition mechanism is proposed for the inhibitive effects of CPD as revealed by potentiodynamic polarization technique.     

红四氮唑在盐酸介质中对冷轧钢的缓蚀作用

用失重法、电化学法和原子力显微镜（AFM）研究了红四氮唑在1.0 mol/L ~ 5.0 mol/L HCl介质中对冷轧钢的缓蚀作用。结果表明：红四氮唑对冷轧钢具有良好的缓蚀作用,为混合抑制型缓蚀剂,且在钢表面的吸附符合Langmuir吸附模型;并通过吸附热力学和动力学参数详细讨论了缓蚀作用机理;AFM测试结果表明红四氮唑在钢表面吸附形成了致密的缓蚀剂膜层。     

Surface morphological and impedance spectroscopic studies on the interaction of polyethylene glycol (PEG) and polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) with mild steel in acid solutions

The inhibition of mild steel corrosion in aerated acid mixture of 0.5 N H₂SO₄ and 0.5 N HCl solution was investigated using potentiodynamic polarization studies, linear polarization studies, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, adsorption, and surface morphological studies. The effect of inhibitor concentration on corrosion rate, degree of surface coverage, adsorption kinetics, and surface morphology is investigated. The inhibition efficiency increased markedly with increase in additive concentration. The presence of PEG and PVP decreases the double-layer capacitance and increases the charge-transfer resistance. The inhibitor molecules first adsorb on the metal surface following a Langmuir adsorption isotherm. Both PEG and PVP offer good inhibition properties for mild steel and act as mixed-type inhibitors. Surface analysis by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) shows that PVP offers better protection than PEG.     

Experimental,DFT and MD Assessments of Bark Extract of Tamarix aphylla as Corrosion Inhibitor for Carbon Steel Used in Desalination Plants

This study aimed to examine the extract of barks of Tamarix aphylla as a corrosion inhibitor. The methodology briefly includes plant sample collection, extraction of the corrosion inhibitor, gravimetric analysis, plotting potentiodynamic polarization plots, electrochemical impedance spectroscopic measurements, optimization of conditions, and preparation of the inhibitor products. The results show that the values of inhibition efficiency (IE%) increased as the concentrations of the inhibitor increased, with a maximum achievable inhibition efficiency of 85.0%. Potentiodynamic polarization (PP) tests revealed that the extract acts as a dual-type inhibitor. The results obtained from electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) measurements indicate an increase in polarisation resistance, confirming the inhibitive capacity of the tested inhibitor. The adsorption of the inhibitor on the steel surface follows the Langmuir adsorption isotherm model and involves competitive physio-sorption and chemisorption mechanisms. The EIS technique was utilized to investigate the effect of temperature on corrosion inhibition within the 298–328 K temperature range. Results confirm that the inhibition efficiency (IE%) of the inhibitor decreased slightly as the temperature increased. Lastly, the thermodynamic parameters for the inhibitor were calculated.     

4-phenyl-decahydro-1H-1,5-benzodiazepin-2-one as novel and effective corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel in 1 M HCl solution: A combined experimental and empirical studies

The heterocyclic system, namely 4-phenyl-decahydro-1H-1,5-benzodiazepin-2-one (POBZ) was inspected as a corrosion inhibitor of carbon steel (CS) in a 1 M HCl medium through electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), potentiodynamic polarization measurements (PDP), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The experimental data indicate that the inhibiting action augments with augmenting POBZ amount and reduces with augmenting temperature. The inhibiting action efficiency of 90.98% is obtained with 0.001 M at 303 K. The potentiodynamic polarization (PDP) results mentioned that the POBZ is of mixed type. The adsorption of POBZ on the CS followed Langmuir isotherm. SEM exams affirmed that the steel surface is smooth in presence of POBZ. In light of the calculations of density functional theory (DFT) and molecular dynamics simulation, the mechanism of POBZ inhibitory activity was addressed.     

Corrosion inhibition behavior of cefuzonam at mild steel/HCl acid interface

The adsorption and corrosion inhibition behavior of cefuzonam (CZM) at mild steel surface were studied gravimetrically and electrochemically by using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and Tafel polarization techniques. The increase in concentration and immersion time showed a positive effect. Inhibitor molecules directly adsorb on the surface on the basis of donor acceptor interactions between the p-electrons of benzene, sulfur and nitrogen atoms and the vacant d-orbital of iron atoms. The adsorption of CZM followed the Langmuir adsorption isotherm. A potentiodynamic polarization study revealed that CZM acted as mixed type of inhibitor. The results obtained from different methods are in good agreement. The adsorption behavior of CZM was experimentally investigated by contact angle measurement on metal surface. The contact angle of metal surface to the acid solution increased with inhibitor concentration, thereby confirming the increased hydrophobic nature of metal surface to the acid solution having the inhibitor.     

Influence of purine on copper behavior in neutral and alkaline sulfate solutions

The effect of purine (concentration range of 1.00 × 10^?6?C1.00 × 10^?2 M) on the behavior of copper in a 0.5 M Na₂SO₄ solution (pH 7 and pH 9) was studied using the open circuit potential measurement, potentiodynamic polarization, and chronoamperometry. Potentiodynamic polarization shows that purine acts as a copper corrosion inhibitor in both alkaline and neutral sulfate solutions. The efficiency of inhibition increases as the purine concentration increases. Chronoamperometric results follow the same trend as the results of potentiodynamic polarization. The inhibition effect can also be observed visually by microscopic examination of the electrode surface. Purine is adsorbed on copper surface according to the Langmuir adsorption isotherm.     

Corrosion inhibition of iron in hydrochloric acid using pyrazole

The corrosion and corrosion inhibition of iron in HCl solutions in the absence and presence of pyrazole (PA) were investigated by potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Changes in impedance parameters (R_ct and C_dl) were indicative of the adsorption of PA on the iron surface. The adsorption of PA is found to obey Langmuir adsorption isotherm. The study suggests that this compound is an anodic inhibitor.     

Effect of Avogadro natural oil on the corrosion inhibition of mild steel in hydrochloric acid solution

The inhibition action of Avogadro natural oil on corrosion of mild steel in one molar hydrochloric acid solution was investigated by gravimetric and potentiodynamic polarization techniques. The surface morphology of as-corroded samples was assessed with high resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy equipped with energy dispersive spectroscopy (HR-STEM/EDS). From the results, the presence of Avogadro natural oil in the metal–acidic interface decreased the corrosion rate with all the exposure times. The inhibition efficiency (%IE) increases with the concentration of the inhibitor considered. Results obtained from gravimetric measurements indicate that the natural oil exhibited higher efficiencies of 93.26 % after 384 h of exposure time and 98.26 % recorded in the potentiodynamic polarization method, both at 4.5 g/v inhibitor addition. Equally, results from the linear polarization indicated higher potential value with an increase in the polarization resistance (R _p) and lower current density for the inhibited samples than the uninhibited mild steel sample. The inhibitive effect of this oil was explained in view of adsorption on the metal surface. The adsorption process follows the Langmuir adsorption isotherm.     

具有表面活性的杂环缓蚀剂的合成及性能评价

以2-氨基苯并咪唑、氰尿酰氯、正己胺以及N,N-二甲基-1,3-丙二胺为原料,合成一种具有表面活性的杂环类缓蚀剂。通过测定含不同浓度缓蚀剂的盐酸溶液的表面张力来研究其表面性能。采用失重法和动电位极化及电化学阻抗谱方法考察了其与2-氨基苯并咪唑在盐酸介质中对碳钢的缓蚀行为,并通过扫描电镜观察了腐蚀碳钢试片的外貌形态。结果表明,表面活性以及多活性吸附中心的引入提高了缓蚀剂在碳钢表面的吸附能力,合成的缓蚀剂的缓蚀性能比2-氨基苯并咪唑有显著提高。在实验范围内,缓蚀剂的缓蚀效率随浓度增大而提高,电化学测试表明其为一种混合型缓蚀剂。