Biomaterials for corrosion protection: evaluation of mustard seed extract as eco-friendly corrosion inhibitor for X60 steel in acid media

The toxic nature of most organic and inorganic corrosion inhibitors has necessitated the search for corrosion inhibitors with an excellent environmental profile. The present work is focused on the widening utilization of plant extracts for metallic corrosion control and reports on the corrosion inhibition effect of mustard seed extract (MSE) for typical X60 pipeline steel in 2 M HCl and 1 M H₂SO₄ solutions. Gravimetric and electrochemical (electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, linear polarization resistance and potentiodynamic polarization) methods were employed. The effect of immersion time and temperature on the corrosion inhibition effect of the plant extract was also studied. Results obtained show that MSE inhibited the corrosion of steel in both media which was more pronounced in H₂SO₄ than in HCl environment. Inhibition efficiency increased with increase in the concentration of the extract but decreased with increase in temperature. The potentiodynamic polarization studies revealed that MSE functions as a mixed-type inhibitor. The corrosion inhibition is assumed to occur via adsorption of the components of the extract on the steel surface which was found to obey Langmuir adsorption isotherm model. The morphology of the corroding steel surface in the absence and presence of the MSE was visualized using scanning electron microscopy.     

Copper phthalocyanine as corrosion inhibitor for ASTM A606-4 steel in 16% hydrochloric acid

A study based on the corrosion inhibition properties of copper phthalocyanine is described. Coverage degrees of copper phthalocyanine (Cu-phcy) on ASTM-A606-4 steel, obtained by weight loss measurements, were fitted to Langmuir, Frumkin, Temkin and Flory–Huggins adsorption isotherms. A better fit to the Langmuir isotherm was obtained. The polarization curves showed that polarization of both the anodic and cathodic reactions were verified for concentrations higher than 10^–4 M, indicating a mixed type action. Only the anodic reactions were polarized for lower concentrations. At high frequencies the Nyquist diagrams showed one capacitive loop attributable to double layer charging and a small one at intermediary frequencies attributable to the faradaic process of hydrogen evolution. The formation of an adsorbed film was characterized by increasing charge transfer resistance values in the low frequency range for increasing inhibitor concentrations. According to the techniques used in this study, copper phthalocyanines showed a high corrosion inhibiting efficiency for all concentrations.     

Corrosion inhibition of mild steel by Calotropis procera leaves extract in a CO2 saturated sodium chloride solution

The Calotropis procera leaves extract (CPLE) was investigated as a corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in a CO₂-saturated 3.5 wt% NaCl solution using various electrochemical techniques. The results show that the CPLE is an effective inhibitor with inhibition efficiency of 80% using 50 ppm. Polarization studies show that the CPLE acts as a mixed inhibitor, and the adsorption of CPLE follows Langmuir adsorption isotherm. Molecular dynamics simulations reveal that the presence of N, O in the CPLE as well as π-electron systems coupled with high adsorption energies of interaction of the CPLE with steel are responsible for corrosion inhibition performance.     

Electrochemical behaviour of high strength steel wires in the presence of chlorides

The present work summarises results of the electrochemical behaviour of high strength steel wires in a high alkaline medium simulating the solution present in concrete. The aim is to expose the possible factors affecting the initiation period of stress corrosion cracking, the most frequent form of failure of pre-stressed concrete structures.Cold drawn steel wires were subjected to constant stress at 70% of their ultimate tensile strength and exposed to corrosive environments in order to study the stability of the passivating layer. The effects of chloride concentration, temperature, presence of oxygen, and cavitation induced by ultrasonic waves were studied. Two different techniques (cyclic voltammetry and impedance spectroscopy) were employed to study the effects of those parameters on the formation/breakdown of the passive layer. The results show that variations in the studied parameters can provoke breakdown of the passivating layer even at very low chloride concentrations. Chlorides, oxygen availability, temperature changes, and vibrations have been found to be important factors in the corrosion initiation of pre-/post-tensioned tendons.     

钢结构防腐配套方案的设计

论述了钢结构腐蚀机理和腐蚀防护措施。介绍了大气环境的6种腐蚀分类方法。对处于不同腐蚀环境中的钢结构涂装规范进行了详细说明。以两个成功的案例说明了锌粉底漆 环氧中间漆 丙烯酸聚氨酯面漆涂装配套体系具有较佳的防护性能。     

Detection of SCC on prestressing steel wire by the simultaneous use of electrochemical noise and acoustic emission measurements

Electrochemical voltage and current noise were measured simultaneously with acoustic emission (AE) measurements during the stress-corrosion cracking (SCC) of prestressing steel wire. Elongation of the specimens was also measured. Constant load tests were performed on specimens made from prestressing steel with a diameter of 3.2 mm: the central wire of a seven-wire strand was used. The specimens were exposed to diluted sodium thiocyanate (a modified version of the test as proposed in EN ISO 15630-3), with and without the addition of an organic corrosion inhibitor. EN was measured between the stressed central cold-drawn wire and the neighbouring wires which acted as reference electrodes for the electrochemical current and voltage measurements. AE was measured by two AE sensors fixed to the specimen.In order to characterize the SCC processes on the prestressing steel wire, the results of all the used techniques were analysed and compared. The effect of the inhibitor on these processes was also studied. A significantly longer time to failure was observed in the experiments with the added inhibitor. The results of the techniques, in combination with SEM and metallographic inspections, confirmed that the inhibitor had a specific influence on SCC. It was concluded that measurements of combined methods are promising for the reliable detection of SCC.     

Microbial consortium influence upon steel corrosion rate, using polarisation resistance and electrochemical noise techniques

The microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) is a process, which affects the oil industry, particularly the hydrocarbons extraction, transport and storage. MIC evaluation has been normally based upon microbiological tests, and just a few references mention alternating methods, such as the electrochemical techniques, which can be used as criteria for their evaluation.In this work, two different electrochemical laboratory techniques, polarisation resistance and electrochemical noise were used, in order to determine the corrosion behaviour of a microbial consortium, obtained from a gas transporting pipeline, located in the southeast of Mexico.The bacteria population growth was found to be different for sessile and plancktonic microorganisms. Moreover, long incubation times were required to reach the maximum concentration of sessile bacteria.The electrochemical techniques used in this study exhibited a similar tendency on the corrosion rate behaviour with time, and values above 0.3 mm year⁻¹ were observed at the end of the experiments.The experiments were complemented with surface analysis. Scanning electron microscope observation of APIXL52 steel coupons, exposed to the consortium action, revealed bacteria presence, as well as a damaged steel surface. A type of localized corrosion was observed on the metal surface, and it was associated to the bacteria effect.     

Adsorption and anticorrosion behaviour of an imine compound on low carbon steel in HCl solution at different potentials

The inhibition capability of an imine compound named (2-methoxyphenyl)-N-(2-(phenylthio)phenyl)methanimine (MPM) on low carbon steel corrosion in HCl solution was investigated at various concentrations and temperatures by using electrochemical and microscopic techniques. The electrochemical results revealed that the inhibition efficiency increases with an increase in the MPM concentration, and MPM has provided 98.8% protection for 120 h. Electrochemical studies at different potentials showed that electrostatic effects have an important role on the adsorption of MPM on the metal surface. scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy results also confirmed that MPM has reduced the corrosive effect of HCl.     

热轧钢板和冷轧钢板水基防锈剂的研究

以含有孤对电子的氮、氧原子的有机胺类缓蚀剂为主要组分,添加功能性助剂,制备了一种热轧钢板、冷轧钢板用常温水基防锈剂。通过正交试验确定了主缓蚀剂和辅助缓蚀剂的最佳组成:主缓蚀剂中,癸二酸、十一碳二元酸、硼酸、单乙醇胺、三乙醇胺的质量比为5∶5∶0∶16∶8;辅助缓蚀剂中,100 g浓缩液含D-葡萄糖酸钠0.1 g、乌洛托品10 g、尿素10 g。该水基防锈剂不含亚硝酸盐,无毒环保,具有低泡、稳定性好、成膜完整致密等优点,其5%工作液在相对湿度≥95%、50°C的湿热条件下对热轧钢板和冷轧钢板均表现出良好的防锈性能,防锈期均可达5 d。     

一种新型联吡啶双子季铵盐的合成及缓蚀性能

以4,4'-联吡啶和氯化苄为原料,经季铵化反应制备了化合物1,1?-二苄基-4,4?-联吡啶双子季铵盐(PBA),产率为76.3%,通过FTIR、~1HNMR对产物结构进行了表征;利用失重法、电化学技术、AFM考察了PBA对1 mol/L盐酸溶液中Q235钢的缓蚀作用和其在Q235钢表面的吸附行为。结果表明,PBA是一种同时抑制阴、阳极的混合型缓蚀剂,缓蚀率随PBA浓度的增加而增加,随温度的升高而略有降低。当PBA质量浓度为80 mg/L时,缓蚀率可达96.53%。PBA在Q235钢表面的吸附为放热反应,遵循Langmuir等温式,是以化学吸附为主的混合型吸附。PBA在钢表面形成了一层致密的保护膜,大大阻碍了钢腐蚀。使用量子化学法研究了PBA的缓蚀机理,结果表明,PBA的活性区域集中于苯环和杂环上,且PBA分子接受电子的能力大于提供电子的能力。     

Synthesis and characterization of polypyrrole composites for corrosion protection of steel

Corrosion protection performance of epoxy polyamide coatings containing polypyrrole (PPy) composites for steel has been studied. PPy and its composites have been synthesized chemically using potassium permanganate and potassium per sulfate as oxidants. The PPy has been characterized by four probe method for conductivity, atomic absorption spectroscopy for elemental analysis, and Fourier transform infrared spectra for proving the incorporation of dopant in this polymers. The X‐ray diffraction (XRD) study has revealed the presence of manganese dioxide in the polymer. The elemental analysis and the thermo gravimetric analysis measurements showed that the presence of manganese dioxide in the polymer is about 75%. The thermal stability of deprotonated polymer has improved. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopic analysis indicated that the epoxy polyamide/PPy‐MnO₂ coating showed the maximum resistance value of 2.196 × 10⁷ Ω cm² after 30 days immersion in 3% sodium chloride solution. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2010     

A nonlinear kinetic model introduced for the corrosion inhibitive properties of some organic inhibitors

Corrosion kinetics of low-carbon steel in hydrochloric acid was studied at various concentrations of mimosa tannin inhibitor. This system was subjected to impedance spectroscopy and quasi steady-state polarization. The inhibition efficiency, was derived from the corrosion current, i _corr and charge transfer resistance, R _ct data. The fractional surface coverage as a function of the inhibitor concentration was calculated from the rate of hydrogen evolution reaction (h.e.r.) at constant cathodic potential. Based on the theoretical model and the observed experimental relationship between the ratio of the corrosion current densities in the uninhibited and the inhibited systems and the surface coverage, the relative influences of the geometric blocking action and the energy effect of the inhibitor on the corrosion process were estimated. Fitting of the nonlinear model to the experimental data was carried out by the Levnberg–Marquardt nonlinear fit method implemented into the programming system Mathematica ^®. Restructuring of the adsorbed layer and change in the orientation of adsorbed inhibitor molecules upon the increase of surface coverage was assumed on the basis of the experimentally observed functional relationship of the double layer capacitance and the surface coverage. The results were explained with respect to the molecular properties of the inhibitor – geometry and size of the molecule, electronic orbital structure and dipole moment.     

Encapsulation of aliphatic amines into nanoparticles for self-healing corrosion protection of steel sheets

A noble approach based on the encapsulation of corrosion inhibitors has been presented, which are capable of improving the active corrosion protection without negatively influencing the barrier properties of the coating layers. Polymeric nanocapsules loaded with six types of amine corrosion inhibitors were synthesized by multi-stage emulsion polymerization. Depending on the basicity and water solubility of amines, different amounts of releasable corrosion inhibitors were encapsulated into the polymer capsules. Encapsulated organic amines were generally well released under alkaline conditions, and linear amines were more easily released from inside capsules than branched ones. The nanocapsules were incorporated into the coating resin and were coated on cold-rolled steel sheets to investigate corrosion protection efficiencies. The corrosion inhibitive efficiencies of the nanocapsule-containing coating layers were evaluated by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and scanning vibrating electrode technique (SVET). In this study, it was revealed that the intrinsic properties of the amines as well as their encapsulation/release behaviors determined the barrier property and self-healing protection capability of the coating layer.     

Synthesis and corrosion protection performance of polydiphenylamine

In recent years, the conducting polymers are used in organic coatings as a replacement of chromate based pigments. The effectiveness of polydiphenylamine (PDPA) in the vinyl coating towards the corrosion protection of steel in acidic environment has been found out. The polymer PDPA was synthesized by chemical oxidation of diphenylamine by ammoniumpersulfate in hydrochloric acid medium. The polymer was characterized by FTIR and XRD. The corrosion protection performance of the PDPA containing 0–5% in vinyl coating on steel in 0.1N HCl has been assessed by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Coatings containing more than 3% PDPA are found to offer excellent corrosion protection of steel in acid media due to redox property of PDPA. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 2007     

1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-imidazolidinone as corrosion inhibitor of mild steel in 0.5 M HCl solution: thermodynamic,electrochemical and theoretical studies

The inhibition effect of 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-imidazolidinone (2-HEI) on mild steel (MS) corrosion in 0.5?M HCl solution was investigated at different inhibitor concentration and temperature by electrochemical experiments, such as linear polarization resistance (LPR), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), potentiodynamic polarization and quantum chemical calculations. The inhibitor adsorption process on mild steel in 0.5?M HCl system was studied at different temperatures (20?°C–50?°C). Furthermore, the surface morphology of MS was also investigated with SEM in the absence and the presence of inhibitor. The adsorption of 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-imidazolidinone on MS surface is an exothermic process and this process obeys the Langmuir adsorption isotherm. The Quantum chemical findings are good agreed with the empirical data.     

Polyaniline for corrosion prevention of mild steel coupled with copper

Polyaniline emeraldine base/epoxy resin (EB/ER) coating was investigated for corrosion protection of mild steel coupled with copper in 3.5% NaCl solution. EB/ER coating with 5-10 wt% EB had long-term corrosion resistance on both uncoupled steel and copper due to the passivation effect of EB on the metal surfaces. During the 150 immersion days, the impedance at 0.1 Hz for the coating increased in the first 1-40 days and subsequently remained constant above 10⁹ Ω cm², whereas that for pure ER coating fell below 10⁶ Ω cm² after only 30 or 40 days. Immersion tests on coated steel-copper galvanic couple showed that EB/ER coating offered 100 times more protection than ER coating against steel dissolution and coating delamination on copper, which was mainly attributed to the passive metal oxide films formed by EB blocking both the anodic and cathodic reactions. Salt spray tests showed that 100 μm EB/ER coating protected steel-copper couple for at least 2000 h.     

Adsorption,thermodynamic, and electrochemical studies of ketosulfide for mild steel in acidic medium

The corrosion inhibition efficiency of ketosulfide was investigated by electrochemical methods in 1 M HCl solution at 303–333 K. The polarization method showed mixed-type inhibition characteristics of ketosulfide. Adsorption behavior of ketosulfide was studied and which followed the Langmuir adsorption isotherm. Thermodynamic parameters were also calculated using Gibb’s Helmholtz, Van’t Hoff and basic themodynamic equations. Activation parameters were calculated using Arrhenius and transition state equations. The morphology of mild steel surface was examined by scanning electron microscopic images in the absence and presence of ketosulfide.     

曼尼希碱型盐酸酸化缓蚀剂的合成及性能研究

以苯胺、甲醛、乙酰丙酮为原料,通过Mannich反应合成一种新型曼尼希碱。结果表明,新型曼尼希碱的最佳条件为:苯胺∶甲醛∶乙酰丙酮的物质的量配比为1∶1∶1,反应温度为80℃、盐酸加入量为0.02 mol、反应时间为6 h。分别采用失重法和电化学方法研究了曼尼希碱缓蚀剂的缓蚀性能,在25℃,1 mol/L的盐酸溶液中,对碳钢的缓蚀率达92.3%以上。对其缓蚀机理进行了初步的探讨,认为合成的新型曼尼希碱是以抑制阳极为主的混合型缓蚀剂。     

碳钢—硝酸体系腐蚀与缓蚀行为研究

采用失重法、容量法和电化学方法研究了碳钢在50g/kg HNO_3中的腐蚀行为,并对Lan-5在碳钢—50g/kg NHO_3体系中的缓蚀行为进行了初步探索研究.实验结果表明:碳钢在50g/kg HNO_3中的阳极腐蚀产物是Fe~(3+),阴极反应主要不是析氢反应.Lan-5是碳钢—50g/kg HNO_3体系的高效缓蚀剂,其缓蚀效率可达到99.9%,缓蚀剂之间具有显著的协同作用.研究结果还发现,碳钢在硝酸—Lan-5介质中有孔蚀倾向,阳极极化加速孔蚀的形成.