Stainless steel crevice corrosion testing in natural and synthetic seawater

Susceptibility of stainless steel to crevice corrosion in natural and synthetic seawater was investigated by a new test method, developed by a research group, CrevCorr, of the Marine Working Party of the European Federation of Corrosion. The method was defined on the basis of a Round Robin test performed by twenty laboratories over the world [1, 2]. Among them was our Institute at the Adriatic coast. Geometry of the crevice model, gasket materials, finishing of metal surface and the electrochemical potential increase rate were strictly defined. The monitoring of the free corrosion potential of two austenitic steels and a duplex steel, in the constant flowing conditions, as well as the redox potential, temperature, chloride and oxygen content, have been carried out during six months in the natural seawater from the Adriatic Sea at the location in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Sharp drop of the corrosion potential was used as an indication of the crevice corrosion initiation. After exposure to the seawater eventual crevice damage on a steel specimen was detected by visual and microscopic inspections. In the synthetic seawater the organic component was simulated by glucose and glucose oxidase [3, 4]. The monitoring of the free corrosion potential and the redox potential was performed at 20, 30 and 40°C during five days, and results compared with those obtained in the natural seawater at same temperatures.     

Two‐step electrosynthesis of polypyrrole for corrosion protection of stainless steel

Smooth polypyrrole (PPy) films were successfully electrosynthesized on a stainless steel (SS, 1Cr18Ni9) surface by a self‐catalytic two‐step process. SS substrate dissolution during PPy electrosynthesis was effectively depressed. The redox properties and corrosion behavior of PPy film coated SS electrodes were investigated by cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and potentiodynamic polarization. The reduction of PPy was found to include two reaction processes: an anion dedoping process and a cation insertion process. The PPy film was found to lose its electroactivity when polarized at high potentials due to peroxidation. EIS of SS/PPy mainly corresponds to PPy film response and charge transfer resistance decreases as film thickness increases, indicating that SS corrosion can be inhibited effectively by the PPy film.     

Electrochemistry and XPS study of an imidazoline as corrosion inhibitor of mild steel in an acidic environment

The effect of 2‐(2‐heptadec‐8‐enyl‐4,5‐dihydro‐imidazol‐1‐yl)‐ethylamine on the corrosion behavior of mild steel in aqueous hydrochloric acid was investigated using weight loss measurements, polarization scans, electrochemical impedance, and X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The inhibition efficiencies and coverage degrees increased with the concentration of inhibitor but decreased proportionally with temperature. It appears that the steric hindrance of the aliphatic chain on the imidazoline ring adsorption may affect inhibitor efficiency. Polarization curves showed that the oleic imidazoline (OI) acted essentially as a mixed type inhibitor, in which the blocking of active sites occurred. As a result of film formation, impedance spectra revealed a considerable increase in the charge transfer resistance as indicated by the second capacitive loop. XPS depth profile analysis observed the presence of nitrogen and carbon species on the inhibitor film, which were associated to the OI.     

纯镁在1.0%NaCl中性溶液中的腐蚀与电化学行为(英文)

研究纯镁在1.0%NaCl中性溶液中的腐蚀行为及其相应的电化学阻抗谱(EIS)和极化曲线,探讨不同时间段EIS的分形维数。结果表明,腐蚀过程及相应的EIS发展可分为3个阶段。初始阶段,EIS由2个重叠的容抗弧组成,相应的极化电阻及电荷转移电阻随着时间的延长而快速增加,而腐蚀速率则降低。而后,EIS图谱上出现2个容易辨认的容抗弧,电荷转移电阻及腐蚀速率基本保持稳定。长时间浸泡后,EIS图谱中低频部分出现感抗成分,电荷转移电阻降低,而腐蚀速率增加。EIS分形维数与材料表面形貌直接相关,将是分析腐蚀形貌极有用的工具。     

低碳钢在海水中的阴极电化学行为

采用电化学技术结合XRD分析, 研究了A3碳钢在海水中的阴极电化学行为, 探讨了锈层在阴极过程中的作用. 碳钢表面生成的锈层由内锈层和外锈层组成, 内锈层主要组成相为γ-FeOOH, α-FeOOH, β-FeOOH以及Fe₃O₄与γ-Fe₂O₃的混合物. 浸泡126 d时, 外锈层主要由γ-FeOOH组成; 浸泡364 d由γ-FeOOH, α-FeOOH, Fe₃O₄和 γ-Fe₂O₃组成. 不同锈层在阴极过程中所起的作用不同. 外锈层主要作用是阻碍溶解氧到达金属表面, 内锈层除此之外还可以参与还原反应, 加速阴极反应. 提出了一个评价锈层参与还原反应程度的参数α, 在浸泡不同时期锈层参与还原反应的比例不同, 浸泡前7 d, α值上升比较明显, 随后增加比较缓慢, 浸泡168 d后基本稳定. 探讨了内、外锈层组分的变化以及锈层各组分间的相互作用.     

Influence of iodide ions on corrosion of dual‐phase steel in sulfuric acid solution

Potassium iodide was studied for its corrosion inhibition property on the corrosion of dual‐phase steel in 0.5 M sulfuric acid at 25°C by potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) techniques. Scanning electron microscopy was used to characterize the steel surface. The inhibition efficiency increases with the concentration of iodide ions. The thermodynamic parameters K_ads and ΔG⁰_ads are calculated and discussed. The probable inhibitive mechanism is proposed from the viewpoint of adsorption theory.     

The inhibitive effect of 5‐amino‐indole on the corrosion of mild steel in acidic media

The inhibitor performance of 5‐aminoindole (5‐AI) on mild steel corrosion in 0.5 M HCl was investigated in relation to the inhibitor concentration using potentiodynamic polarization, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and linear polarization (LPR) methods. The effect of immersion time on the corrosion behavior of mild steel was also studied. The impedance data obtained were fitted and modeled using an equivalent circuit model. The results show that 5‐AI is an effective inhibitor and has an inhibition efficiency of 90% at 1 × 10^?2 M additive concentration. The adsorption behavior of 5‐AI was also investigated. For this purpose, the adsorption equilibrium constant (K_ads), and the free energy of adsorption (ΔG_ads) were calculated and discussed. It was found that 5‐AI acts as mixed‐type inhibitor and obeys Langmuir adsorption isotherm with a free energy of adsorption of ?27.71 kJ/mol.     

模拟海洋大气环境对XCS-lode钢与30CrNi3Mo钢腐蚀行为的影响

采用盐雾腐蚀试验方法,研究了模拟海洋大气环境下XCS-lode钢与30CrNi3Mo钢的腐蚀性能,通过极化曲线及电化学阻抗谱(EIS)试验研究了两种钢在腐蚀行为上的差异.结果表明:XCS-lode钢相比30CrNi3Mo钢具有更高的自腐蚀电位,XCS-lode钢腐蚀产物膜的阻抗明显大于30CrNi3Mo钢,XCS-lo...     

NaCl溶液中N80钢锈垢形成过程的电化学行为

利用线性极化、电化学阻抗谱及表面分析技术研究了N80钢在NaCl溶液中腐蚀锈垢形成过程的电化学行为。结果表明,随着锈垢的形成,腐蚀过程由电化学控制转变为扩散控制,电荷传递电阻及扩散电阻减小,阻抗扩散部分直线与实轴夹角逐渐减小。提出了试样表面锈垢的物理模型,解释了锈垢层疏松多孔特性与阻抗谱特征之间的相关性。腐蚀锈垢分为两...     

Influence of a biopolymer admixture on corrosion behaviour of steel rebars in concrete

Among the multitude of concrete structure pathologies, corrosion of rebars is one of the most important problems of concrete durability. In the context of sustainable development, it appears of primary importance to develop new means to protect the rebars against corrosion. This study aims to develop a new eco‐friendly and corrosion‐inhibiting admixture based on EPS 180 exopolysaccharides, biopolymers used in coatings already studied for the corrosion inhibition on steel in seawater. C15 rebars embedded in CEMI and CEMV cement paste containing EPS 180 were immersed in natural seawater and their electrochemical behaviour was studied using open circuit potential measurements and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. These tests highlight the decrease of the cathodic reaction kinetics due to the EPS 180 action at the rebars surface, and the absence of effect on the passive layer. Capillary imbibition tests carried out on cement paste and mortars showed that although limiting the imbibition kinetics for cement pastes, the EPS 180 did not influence the water imbibition of mortars. Tests comparing capillary imbibition of soaked cement pastes and mortars with EPS 180 solution and the same samples containing the EPS 180 admixture highlight that the corrosion inhibition induced by EPS 180 admixture is more due to the modification of the cement – rebars interface than to the clogging of the cement porous network.     

Electrochemical corrosion behaviour of innovative mould steels in a chloride‐containing environment

Investigations concerning the electrochemical corrosion behaviour of mould steels are scarce and limited. In the present study the corrosion resistance of an innovative mould steel (a microalloyed steel, steel 2), devoted to the fabrication of large size moulds, and a steel having the same composition without microalloying elements (B, Zr, Nb, steel 3), proposed for small size moulds, was assessed in a chloride‐containing environment and compared with that of the traditional 1.2738 steel. Potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy measurements were carried out on the investigated steel samples in a 0.1 M NaCl solution at 25 °C. Scanning electron microscopy and electron probe microanalysis were used to characterize the specimens surface after the electrochemical tests. Despite having a bainitic microstructure, the electrochemical corrosion behaviour of the investigated steels is quite different. Results showed that the steel 3 and the 1.2738 steel samples exhibit the best and the worst electrochemical corrosion behaviours compared to the steel 2 sample. The presence of pearlite is considered as the main reason for the poor corrosion behaviour showed by the 1.2738 steel sample, due to galvanic coupling phenomena between this phase and the bainitic matrix which experiences preferential dissolution. The coarse bainitic microstructure characterizing the steel 2 sample is responsible for its lower corrosion resistance as compared with the steel 3 sample exhibiting a finer bainitic microstructure.     

Role of surface finishing on pitting corrosion of a duplex stainless steel in seawater

Localized corrosion of duplex UNS S32550 stainless steel in seawater was investigated in the laboratory and in field trials for several surface finish conditions: polished, ground, and sandblasted. Electrochemical data obtained by polarization curves showed that the smoother, polished surface had better characteristics (higher pitting and protection potentials) than the ground or sandblasted surfaces. However, despite its high degree of roughness, the sandblasted surface was the most resistant in field conditions, exhibiting the lowest number of sites attacked. Internal compressive stresses created by sandblasting seem also to have an “unsensitizing” effect on sensitized zones that exist in cast steel (due to repairs of mold defects), reducing its susceptibility to microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC). Such stresses are not generated in polished or ground surfaces, and localized MIC attack can occur.     

Investigation on carbon dioxide corrosion behaviour of HP13Cr110 stainless steel in simulated stratum water

The carbon dioxide corrosion behaviour of HP13Cr110 stainless steel in simulated stratum water is studied by potentiodynamic curve and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS); the micro-structure and composition of the corrosion scale formed at high-temperature and high-pressure are analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The results show that 13Cr stainless steel is in passive state in the stratum water, the passive current density increases and the passive potential region decreases with increasing temperature. The corrosion scale formed at high-temperature and high-pressure is mainly composed of iron/chromium oxides and a little amount of FeCO₃.     

Initial corrosion behavior of pure zinc in simulated tropical marine atmosphere

The initial corrosion behavior of pure zinc in a simulated tropical marine atmosphere was investigated using gravimetric method, scanning electron microscope combined with energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), X-ray diffractometry (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectrometry (FTIR) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The kinetics of corrosion process is a decelerating process following the empirical equation D=Atⁿ (n<1). The protectiveness of the corrosion product layer could be attributed to the formation of simonkolleite, Zn₅(OH)₈Cl₂·H₂O, which could inhibit the rate determining step, namely charge transfer step, of the electrochemical corrosion process. A model of the evolution process of the product layers formed on zinc was proposed. In addition, the regularity of the corrosion rate of zinc as a function of the NaCl deposition rate can be described by a power function.     

Effect of aluminum on the corrosion resistance of low‐alloy steel in 10 wt% sulfuric acid solution

The aqueous corrosion behavior of low‐alloy steel with aluminum contents was examined in a 10 wt% H₂SO₄ (pH 0.13) solution using electrochemical techniques and surface analyses. The corrosion resistance of the new alloy steel was evaluated in terms of electrochemical parameters, such as passive current density, film, and charge transfer resistances. The results showed that a high Al content in the steel imparted better passivation behavior resulting in a lower corrosion rate. It related to the enrichment of iron carbonate and hydrocarbon by the dissolution of the carbide phase.