Effects of pH Value on Corrosion Behavior of Thermal-Sprayed Al-Si Coated Q235 Steel in Simulated Soil Solutions

Electrochemical corrosion behavior of a thermal-sprayed Al-Si coated Q235 steel has been investigated in simulated soil solutions. The as-received Q235 steel and galvanized steel for grounding grids were also examined for comparison purpose. The effects of pH value of testing solutions have been examined. The thermal-sprayed Al-Si coated steel showed better corrosion resistance in acidic and neutral solutions than the as-received Q235 steel and galvanized steel, having the largest polarization resistance, the lowest anodic current density, and the largest film resistance. However, in strong alkaline solution, the corrosion resistance of the thermal-sprayed Al-Si coated steel degraded rapidly due to the change of corrosion product scale. Related corrosion mechanisms are also discussed.     

Relationship Between pH and Electrochemical Corrosion Behavior of Thermal-Sprayed Ni-Al-Coated Q235 Steel in Simulated Soil Solutions

Electrochemical corrosion behavior of a thermal-sprayed Ni-Al-coated Q235 steel was investigated in the simulated soil solutions at different pH values using measurements of potentiodynamic polarization curves and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy as well as surface analyses including x-ray diffraction analysis, scanning electron microscope equipped with an energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The results showed that the corrosion resistance of the Ni-Al-coated Q235 steel was dependent on the pH of the test solution. From pH = 3.53 to pH = 4.79, the corrosion resistance of the coated steel increased rapidly. In the pH range from 4.79 to 12.26, the corrosion resistance exhibited no significant change. At pH 13.25, the corrosion resistance of the sample was found to decrease. The calculated corrosion rate of Ni-Al-coated Q235 steel was lower than that of the uncoated Q235 steel and galvanized steel in all the test solutions. Over a wide range of pH values, the Ni-Al-coated Q235 steel exhibited extremely good corrosion resistance. The experimental data together with the potential-pH diagrams provided a basis for a detailed discussion of the related corrosion mechanisms of the coated steel.     

碳钢表面防腐超疏水TiO_2/PDMS涂层的制备及性能

针对碳钢腐蚀电位相对更负、更容易发生腐蚀的特点,在Q235钢表面制备超疏水TiO_2/PDMS涂层以提高其耐蚀性能。采用表面活性剂分散纳米TiO_2并进行改性,然后与PDMS混合,用溶胶凝胶法在Q235钢表面制备有聚二甲基硅氧烷(PDMS)过渡层的TiO_2/PDMS超疏水涂层。借助扫描电镜(SEM)、接触角测量仪、红外光谱(FT-IR)及X射线衍射仪(XRD)表征其表面涂层的表面形貌、化学成分及疏水性能,用电化学试验和浸泡试验测试其防腐性。结果表明:TiO_2/PDMS涂层表面具有独特的微纳结构,与水的接触角达到154.3°;其腐蚀电位由碳钢的-0.77 mV正移至超疏水涂层的-0.24 mV,腐蚀电流密度则下降两个数量级,即从5.02×10~(-6)A·cm~(-2)下降至3.95×10~(-8)A·cm~(-2);超疏水涂层的交流阻抗值高于碳钢基底3个数量级。经过7 d的3.5wt.%NaCl溶液浸泡,超疏水涂层并未发生失重。制备的TiO_2/PDMS超疏水涂层具有超疏水效果和良好的长期耐腐蚀性。     

Corrosion resistant coatings based on synergistic effects of alkaline etching and molybdate treatment for AZ31D magnesium alloy

Eco-friendly, non-toxic protective coatings deposited from molybdate–based solutions have been developed as undercoat thin-films (for subsequent organic top coats) for AZ31D magnesium alloy. Direct treatment of Mg AZ31D substrates with molybdate–based solutions has no significant effect on the overall surface resistance (charge transfer resistance). Alkaline etching of Mg AZ31D surfaces using KOH solution prior to molybdate conversion coating showed significant enhancement in the corrosion resistances The optimum conditions of alkaline etching and molybdate treatment steps have been determined. The total surface resistance was improved from 2.1?×?10³ Ω.cm² (for as-polished AZ31D) to be 3.2?×?10³ Ω.cm² for the alkaline etched samples followed by 10?g?L^?1 molybdate treatment. The resistance to localised corrosion (pitting and crevice) improved significantly after applying the alkaline etching step. Molybdate–based coatings formed on Mg AZ31D exhibited a network of flower-like and needle-like protective molybdenum oxide structures which are belived to be responsible for the improvement in the pitting and crevice corrosion resistance. They impede the corrosive media from reaching the bare metal and hence improve the pitting and crevice corrosion resistances. This simple eco-friendly, low-toxicity pretreatment approach seems very promising and effective for improving the corrosion resistance of magnesium alloys in chloride containing solutions.     

变电站接地网的焊缝腐蚀分析

为了给接地网焊缝的腐蚀防护提供基础,通过电化学噪声和埋片模拟方法,研究了接地网焊缝与母材腐蚀的差别.结果发现在陕西省孝义变电站土壤中,Q235钢接地网焊缝出现了较多暂态峰,母材的暂态峰较少,焊缝腐蚀对接地网泄流的电压更敏感;腐蚀过程中母材噪声阻值R_n=3.38×104Ω/cm2,焊缝噪声阻值R_n=1.44×104Ω/cm2;母材的腐蚀速率为0.067 mm/a,含有焊缝的焊接接头腐蚀速率为0.077 mm/a,母材为均匀腐蚀,焊缝主要为局部腐蚀.     

缓蚀剂添加量对Q235螺纹钢耐蚀性能的影响

目的提高螺纹钢的耐蚀性能。方法采用模拟穿水淬火冷却工艺,在加入ZnSO_4缓蚀剂的介质中对Q235螺纹钢进行淬火热处理。通过XRD测试、大气腐蚀和电化学测试(包括极化曲线和交流阻抗)等手段对不同淬火介质中Q235螺纹钢进行表征和测试。结果淬火处理后试样表面生成Fe_2O_3、Fe_3O_4和Zn(OH)_2的保护膜,当ZnSO_4缓蚀剂添加量达到120 mg/L时,Q235螺纹钢的腐蚀速度由自来水淬火状态的0.4583 g/(d·m~2)降低到0.2083 g/(d·m~2),腐蚀速度降低了54.5%;Q235螺纹钢的腐蚀电位由-0.3752 V提高到-0.2997 V,增加了20.1%;腐蚀电流由5.2482×10~(-5)A降低到1.6082×10~(-5)A,降低了69.3%;容抗谱Rr由25.58Ω增加到32.52Ω,增加了27.1%。Q235螺纹钢在模拟雨水中的极化形式为电化学极化。结论 ZnSO_4缓释剂可有效提高Q235螺纹钢的耐蚀性能。     

A Study on the Passivation Behavior and Semiconducting Properties of Gamma Titanium Aluminide in 0.1 N H2SO4, HNO3, and HClO4 Acidic Solutions

The study focuses on the passivation behavior of single-gamma-phase titanium aluminide in acidic solutions with a particular emphasis on the role of oxidizing strength in characteristics of passive layer. The report includes potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) studies along with Mott-Schottky analysis in order to determine the corrosion behavior of the alloy and the semiconducting properties of the scale formed during exposure to acidic environment. Passive current density measured from potentiodynamic polarization curve, polarization resistance (R _p) estimated by EIS, defect density, and flatband potential drawn from Mott-Schottky analysis are mainly used in estimating the ability of passive film formed on alloy in protecting it against high corrosion rates in Sulfuric acid (a non-oxidizing acid), perchloric acid, and nitric acid (oxidizing acid with different oxidizing strength). The results show that passive current density (i _pass) in Sulfuric acid is 2.67 × 10^?5 A cm^?2, which is 2.5 and 3 times greater than the values obtained in perchloric acid (i _pass = 9.91 × 10^?6) and nitric acid (i _pass = 7.98 × 10^?6), respectively. EIS data reveal that the value of R _p in sulfuric acid (20 kΩ cm²) is about three and five times smaller than that its value in perchloric acid and Nitric acid, respectively. Mott-Schottky analysis shows that the passive layer exhibits an n-type semiconducting characteristics irrespective of acidic environment. The greatest and the smallest values of donor density (N _D) are obtained for the passive scale formed in sulfuric acid (N _{D, H2SO4} = 18.36 × 10¹⁹) and nitric acid (N _{D, HNO3} = 13.13 × 10¹⁹), respectively. The report concludes that characteristics of the passive scale are directly affected by reduction potential of the acid, which is the criterion of its oxidizing strength. An increase in the oxidizing strength of the acidic solution results in formation of more protective and less conductive layer on γ phase titanium aluminide.     

Corrosion Protection of Phenolic-Epoxy/Tetraglycidyl Metaxylediamine Composite Coatings in a Temperature-Controlled Borax Environment

The failure behavior for two kinds of phenolic-epoxy/tetraglycidyl metaxylediamine composite coatings in 60 °C borax aqueous solution was evaluated using electrochemical methods (EIS) combined with scanning electron microscopy, confocal laser scanning microscope, water immersion test, and Raman spectrum. The main focus was on the effect of curing agent on the corrosion protection of coatings. Results revealed that the coating cured by phenolic modified aromatic amine possessed more compact cross-linked structure, better wet adhesion, lower water absorption (0.064 mg h^?1 cm^?2) and its impedance values was closed to 10⁸ Ω cm² after immersion for 576 h, while the coating cured by modified aromatic ring aliphatic amine was lower than 10⁵ Ω cm². The corrosion mechanism of the two coatings is discussed.     

Corrosion rate and corrosion product characterisation using Raman spectroscopy for steel embedded in chloride polluted fly ash mortar

Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and polarisation curves assisted by Raman spectroscopy were used to study the corrosion behaviour and to characterise the corrosion products of reinforcing steel embedded in fly ash mortars with and without chloride pollution. Two alkaline solutions with different soluble silica contents were utilised to activate the fly ash. After 720 days of experimentation the reinforcing steel embedded in fly ash mortar without chlorides remained passive, while the specimens in fly ash polluted with chloride ions (0.4 and 2%) yielded current density values of the order of 2 × 10^?5 A/cm², typical of an active state. The main corrosion products identified on the steel surface were less crystallised phases of iron oxyhydroxide hydrates and goethite (α‐FeOOH) or lepidocrocite (γ‐FeOOH).     

The corrosion inhibitory property of N,N‐bis(2‐benzimidazolylmethyl)amine for Q235 steel

The main purpose of this paper is to systematically evaluate the anti‐corrosion property of N,N‐bis(2‐benzimidazolylmethyl)amine (IDB), which is a novel good thermal stabilized inhibitor in acidic medium. Results obtained from electrochemical tests and corrosion surface morphology analyses reveal that IDB performs excellently as corrosion inhibitor for Q235 steel in 1 mol/L hydrochloric acid corrosive solution. Potentiodynamic polarization measurements show that IDB inhibits both the anodic and cathodic processes of corrosion and exhibits as a mixed‐type inhibitor. Besides, the inhibiting efficiency (IE%) and consequently the degree of surface coverage (θ) increase with the inhibitor concentration rising. And when the concentration is 20 × 10^?5 mol/L, the corrosion inhibition effect is best to reach 96.39%. The adsorption of inhibitor on Q235 steel is found to obey the Langmuir adsorption isotherm, and the calculated Gibbs free energy demonstrates that IDB spontaneously adsorbs and forms a protective chemisorbed film on Q235 steel to restrain its corrosion. Hereby, IDB will become a promising corrosion inhibitor in further.     

Improving the Physicochemical Properties of Fe–25Cr Ferritic Steel for SOFC Interconnects via Y-Implantation and Y2O3-Deposition

The present study investigated the role of the reactive-element effect (REE) in improving the corrosion resistance, chromium vaporization rate, and electrical conductivity of the Fe–25Cr ferritic steel modified either by means of yttrium implantation or chemical deposition of yttrium oxide from metaloorganic compound vapors. The corrosion kinetics of the Fe–25Cr steel, both pure and modified, were determined under isothermal conditions in air and an Ar–H₂–H₂O gas mixture at 1,073 K. A significant improvement in corrosion resistance was observed after surface modification. XRD and SEM–EDS investigations showed that the protective Cr₂O₃ layer formed the main part of the scale. Measurements of Cr vaporization rate in the air–H₂O gas mixture revealed that both surface modifications of the steel significantly suppressed the formation of volatile chromium compounds to a large degree. The yttrium-implanted steels oxidized both in air and the Ar–H₂–H₂O mixture were characterized by the lowest area specific resistance and thereby did not exceed the acceptable ASR level (0.1 Ω cm²) for interconnect materials in the temperature range of 973–1,073 K, unlike pure steel and the steel coated with Y₂O₃.     

Study of molybdate–phytic acid passivation on galvanised steel

Abstract

A combined molybdate–phytic acid passivation treatment on galvanised steel is studied in this paper. Both copper decoration drop tests and immersion mass loss tests indicated that the combined molybdate–phytic acid passivated samples showed better corrosion resistance than that of samples treated separately by molybdate or phytic acid. The electrochemical behaviours of the passivated samples were investigated using potentiodynamic polarisation and electrochemical impendence spectra in 0·5 mol L^?1 NaCl solution and showed corrosion current densities of 4·95×10^?5, 5·10×10^?5 and 1·19×10^?5 A cm^?2 respectively. Electrochemical impendence spectra also indicated that molybdate–phytic passivated samples exhibited better corrosion resistance. The mechanism of synergetic effect for molybdate–phytic acid passivation on galvanised steel is discussed in brief.     

Effect of nitrogen ion implantation on the localized corrosion behavior of titanium modified type 316L stainless steel in simulated body fluid

Nitrogen ion implantation on titanium-modified type 316L stainless steel (SS) at the energy of 70 keV was carried out at different doses ranging from 1×10¹⁵ to 2.5×10¹⁷ ions/cm². These samples were subjected to open circuit potential (OCP)—time measurement, cyclic polarization, and accelerated leaching studies—in order to discover the optimum dose that can provide good localized corrosion resistance in a simulated body fluid condition. The results showed that the localized corrosion resistance improved with an increase in doses up to 1×10¹⁷ ions/cm², beyond which it started to deteriorate. The results of the accelerated leaching studies showed that the leaching of the major alloying elements was arrested upon nitrogen ion implantation. Gracing incidence x-ray diffraction studies showed the formation of chromium nitrides at a dose of 2.5×10¹⁷ ions/cm². X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy studies revealed the presence of these chromium nitrides in the passive film, which was attributed to the decreased corrosion resistance at a higher dose. Secondary ion mass spectroscopy studies on the passive film showed the variation in the depth profile upon nitrogen ion implantation. Thus, nitrogen ion implantation can be effectively used as a method to improve the corrosion resistance of the orthopedic implant devices made of titanium-modified type 316L SS. The nature of the passive film and its influence on corrosion resistance are discussed in this article.     

Cold-Sprayed Al Coating for Corrosion Protection of Sintered NdFeB

A protective Al coating was achieved on the sintered NdFeB magnet by cold spray. The sprayed Al particles generate plastic deformation and hang together. The thickness of the coating is about 170 μm. The corrosion currents of Al coating and NdFeB without immersion tested by potentiodynamic polarization in 3.5 wt.% NaCl solutions are 1.350 × 10^?6 and 4.361 × 10^?6 A/cm², respectively. X-ray photoelectron spectrometry results confirm that the oxide film is Al₂O₃ and the corrosion process can be derived into two different stages. The Al coating can provide long-term protection for NdFeB effectively.     

Behavior of Dental/Implant Alloys in Commercial Mouthwash Solution Studied by Electrochemical Techniques

This study investigates the electrochemical behavior of the various dental materials: Paliag (Ag-Pd based), Wiron 99 (Ni-Cr based), Cp-Ti (commercial pure titanium), and experimental Ti12Mo5Ta alloy in commercial mouthwash solution with 500 ppm F^? (Oral B^®) and compares it with the behavior of the same dental materials in artificial saliva. Linear potentiodynamic polarization (LPP) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) are the electrochemical procedures of investigation. The passivation of all dental samples in artificial saliva and mouthwash solution occurred spontaneously at open circuit potential. The corrosion current density of all tested dental materials in mouthwash solution were low (1-2 μA/cm²). The results suggest a non-predominant fluoride effect on the passive layer formed on all samples at open circuit potential. No passivation could be established with Paliag alloy when polarized in mouthwash solution. The EIS results confirm that all dental sample exhibit passivity in mouthwash solution at open circuit potential (polarization resistance was around 5 × 10⁵ Ω cm²). For Paliag alloy after LPP in mouthwash solution the protectiveness passive layer was no more present. The corrosion resistances of four dental materials in mouthwash solution are in the following order: Ti12Mo5Ta > Cp-Ti > Wiron 99 > Paliag.     

Preliminary Investigation of the Corrosion Behavior of Proprietary Micro-alloyed Steels in Aerated and Deaerated Brine Solutions

The corrosion performance of fairly new generation of micro-alloyed steels was compared in different concentrations of aerated and deaerated brines. Electrochemical polarization, weight loss and surface analyses techniques were employed. The results showed a threshold of corrosion rate at 3.5 wt.% NaCl in both aerated and deaerated solutions. The average corrosion current density for steel B, for example, increased from 1.3 µA cm^?2 in 1 wt.% NaCl to 1.5 µA cm^?2 in 3.5 wt.% NaCl, but decreased to 1.4 µA cm^?2 in 10 wt.% deaerated NaCl solutions. The aerated solutions exhibited an average of over 80% increase in corrosion current density in the respective concentrations when compared with the deaerated solution. These results can be attributed to the effects of dissolved oxygen (DO) which has a maximum solubility in 3.5 wt.% NaCl. DO as a depolarizer and electron acceptor in cathodic reactions accelerates anodic metal dissolution. The difference in carbon content and microstructures occasioned by thermo-mechanical treatment contributed to the witnessed variation in corrosion performance of the steels. Specifically, the results of the various corrosion techniques corroborated each other and showed that the corrosion rate of the micro-alloyed steels can be ranked as CR_{Steel A} < CR_X65 < CR_{Steel B} < CR_{Steel C}.     

In vitro corrosion evaluation of nitrogen ion implanted titanium in simulated body fluid

Surface modification of commercially pure (CP) titanium was attempted by nitrogen ion implantation to investigate corrosion resistance in simulated body fluid. Nitrogen ion was implanted at 70 keV energy for different doses ranging from 5 × 10¹⁵ to 2.5 × 10¹⁷ ions/cm². In Vitro Open Circuit Potential (OCP-time measurements and cyclic polarization studies were carried out to evaluate the corrosion resistance of the implanted specimens with reference to the unimplanted one. Specimens implanted at 4 × 10¹⁶ and 7 × 10¹⁶ ions/cm² showed optimum corrosion resistance, and implantation beyond this dose deteriorated the corrosion resistance. Gracing Incidence X-ray diffraction (GIXD) was employed on implanted specimens to understand the phases formed with increasing doses. The results of the present investigation indicated that nitrogen ion implantation can be used as a viable method for improving corrosion resistance of titanium. Nature of the surface and reason for the variation and improvement in corrosion resistance are discussed in detail.     

Mitigation of Stress Corrosion Cracking Susceptibility of Machined 304L Stainless Steel Through Laser Peening

The paper describes an experimental study aimed at suppressing stress corrosion cracking susceptibility of machined 304L stainless steel specimens through laser shock peening. The study also evaluates a new approach of oblique laser shock peening to suppress stress corrosion cracking susceptibility of internal surface of type 304L stainless steel tube. The results of the study, performed with an indigenously developed 2.5 J/7 ns Nd:YAG laser, demonstrated that laser shock peening effectively suppresses chloride stress corrosion cracking susceptibility of machined surface of type 304L stainless steel. In the investigated range of incident laser power density (3.2-6.4 GW/cm²), machined specimens peened with power density of 4.5 and 6.4 GW/cm² displayed lower stress corrosion cracking susceptibility considerably than those treated with 3.2 and 3.6 GW/cm² in boiling magnesium chloride test. Oblique laser shock peening, performed on machined internal surface of a type 304L stainless steel tube (OD = 111 mm; ID = 101 mm), was successful in introducing residual compressive surface stresses which brought about significant suppression of its stress corrosion cracking susceptibility. The technique of oblique laser shock peening, in spite of its inherent limitations on the length of peened region being limited by tube internal diameter and the need for access from both the sides, presents a simplified approach for peening internal surface of small tubular components.     

Temperature-Dependent Properties of Spray-Deposited ITO Thin Films

Sprayed indium tin oxide (ITO) thin films are synthesized by mixing adequate quantities of ethanolic solutions of indium trichloride and stannic chloride at different substrate temperatures. The pyrolytic decomposition temperature affects the properties and morphology of ITO samples. X-ray diffraction results showed that the films are polycrystalline with cubic structure and exhibit preferential orientation along (222) plane. The SEM and AFM studies indicated that the surface morphology of the samples increases with substrate temperature. The typical I₅₀₀ sample is composed of cubic grains and has carrier concentration of 3.26 × 10²⁰ cm^?3 and mobility of 9.77 cm²/V s. The electrical resistivity of ITO films decreased with increasing deposition temperature. The highest figure of merit of film is 4.4 × 10^?3 Ω^?1. Optical absorption studies reveal that films are highly transparent in the visible region and band gap increases with substrate temperature owing to Moss-Burstein effect.     

氢化TiO2纳米棒的制备及其对Q235碳钢的光生阴极保护特性

随着海洋开发的逐步推进,海洋工程中的金属防腐蚀问题显得愈加重要。目前,可利用半导体的光电效应实现对金属的光生阴极保护,为改善常用的TiO₂光电极材料的弱光吸收和低转换效率问题,文中利用水热法在FTO导电玻璃表面构建一维有序TiO₂纳米棒阵列,并通过氢化处理提高TiO₂对太阳光的吸收和光电流密度。考察了氢化TiO₂纳米棒阵列在海水环境下对Q235碳钢的光生阴极保护特性,结果表明氢化TiO₂纳米棒的光电流密度达到了2.12 mA/cm²,且稳定性良好;当Q235碳钢耦连于模拟太阳光照下的氢化TiO₂纳米棒电极时,其界面反应电阻变小,电极电位较原先的腐蚀电位降低约349 mV,说明氢化TiO₂纳米棒阵列能够对碳钢产生良好的光生阴极保护效应,且该效应在无光条件下能保持至少7 h。