Corrosion inhibition of mildsteel in sulphuric acid by methanol extract of Luffa aegyptiaca leaves – electrochemical and statistical view

An electrochemical and statistical view of methanol extract of Luffa aegyptiaca leaves (MLA) on the corrosion inhibition of mild steel (MS) in 0.5 M H₂SO₄ medium were investigated by potentiodynamic polarisation and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Polarization studies showed that the MLA acts as mixed type inhibitor with predominant cathodic behaviour. The percentage inhibition efficiency was found to increase with MLA concentration and decreased with the temperature. Thermodynamic parameter such as free energy value was negative, that indicates spontaneous adsorption of inhibitor on MS surface. Adsorption of MLA was found to obey Langmuir isotherm. The analysis of variance studies showed that the inhibition efficiencies calculated from the different electrochemical parameters are statistically significant. Surface studies were performed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy.     

Novel calixarene derivatives as inhibitors of mild C-38 steel corrosion in 1 M HCl

Calixarenes CA1–CA4 containing one to four 4-imidazolylethylamidocarbonyl groups were synthesized and tested as inhibitors for the corrosion of mild steel in 1 M HCl at 308 K. The study was made using Tafel polarisation and weight-loss methods. In contrast to CA1, calixarenes CA2–CA4 were good inhibitors, reaching inhibition efficiencies (E%) of 94 to 100% at 10⁻⁴ M. The values of the inhibition efficiency calculated by the two techniques were in acceptable agreement. E% increased with the number of 4-imidazolylethylamidocarbonyl groups attached to the calixarene. Polarisation curves showed that CA2–CA4 act as mixed-type inhibitors. Their adsorption on the steel surface followed a Langmuir isotherm. Thermodynamic parameters of adsorption were also deduced.     

Piperazine derivatives as inhibitors of the corrosion of mild steel in 3.9 M HCl

The inhibitory action of two piperazine derivatives, 1-benzyl piperazine (P1) and bis(1-benzylpiperazine) thiuram disulfide (P2) on the corrosion of mild steel in 3.9 M HCl at different concentrations has been investigated in the temperature domain 298–333 K. Both weight loss measurements and potentiodynamic polarization methods showed that P2 was the best inhibitor and that its inhibition efficiency increased with concentration to a value >92% at 10⁻³ M. Potentiodynamic polarization studies clearly revealed that P2 acts as cathodic-type inhibitor. The activation energy for the corrosion rates was evaluated in the temperature range 298–333 K. Adsorption of P2 on the mild steel surface in 3.9 M HCl followed a Langmuir isotherm model. A physical adsorption phenomenon is proposed.     

Chitosan Schiff base as eco-friendly inhibitor for mild steel corrosion in 1 M HCl

In the present study, natural biopolymer chitosan was modified into its Schiff base derivative with salicylaldehyde by condensation method. The prepared chitosan salicylaldehyde Schiff base was characterized using ultraviolet spectroscopy, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscope and elemental analysis. Thermal analysis was also carried out to determine the thermal stability of the derivative. To explore the corrosion inhibition performance of the chitosan Schiff base, weight loss, and electrochemical techniques were conducted. The inhibitor reduces the metallic corrosion by adsorbing on to the metal surface. The adsorption of chitosan Schiff base on mild steel surface in 1 M HCl follows Temkin isotherm model. Thermodynamic parameters of adsorption and corrosion process were calculated, which revealed the chemical nature of adsorption. SEM and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopic analysis confirmed the formation of protective chitosan derivative layer on the mild steel surface.     

Synthesis of water-soluble acryl terpolymers and their anticorrosion properties on mild steel in 1 mol·L~(-1) HCl

Two water soluble acryl terpolymers containing polyvinyl alcohol, acrylamide/acrylic acid and vinyl sulphonic acid(VSA) were synthesized by free radical polymerization in aqueous medium. The morphological structure of the polymers were analysed using FTIR and1 H NMR, while the thermal properties were analysed by TGA and DSC. The inhibitive action of the terpolymers on corrosion of mid-steel in 1 mol·L-1HCl was studied using gravimetric, potentiodynamic polarisation and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS) at 303 K.Both the polymers provided inhibition efficiency around 90% which clearly demonstrate that the grafted polymers have effective corrosion inhibiting ability on MS corrosion.     

Synthesis, Surface Properties, Synergism Parameter and Inhibitive Performance of Novel Cationic Gemini Surfactant on Carbon Steel Corrosion in 1 M HCl Solution

Electrochemical and gravimetric measurements were performed to investigate the effectiveness of a synthesized cationic gemini surfactant as corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel in 1 M HCl solution. The inhibition efficiency obtained from all methods are in good agreement. Potentiodynamic polarization measurements showed that, the prepared surfactant hinders both anodic and cathodic processes, i.e. acted as mixed-type inhibitor. It was found that the adsorption of the synthesized inhibitor followed the Langmuir adsorption isotherm and showed a mixed physical and chemical adsorption. Kinetic parameters were calculated and discussed. The inhibitor exhibited a synergistic effect with Sn²⁺ more than with Cu²⁺. The synthesized cationic gemini surfactant exhibited good surface properties.     

Corrosion inhibition of carbon steel by N,N′-Dimethylaminoethanol in simulated concrete pore solution contaminated with NaCl

The inhibition behavior of N,N′-Dimethylaminoethanol (DMEA) as an organic corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel in simulated concrete pore solution contaminated with chloride ions encountered in the Mediterranean seawater (0.5 mol L^?1), at different temperatures, was investigated by means of weight loss, potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) techniques. The results obtained confirm that DMEA is an efficient corrosion inhibitor over the whole range of temperatures studied; it can significantly reduce the corrosion rate of carbon steel. The inhibition efficiency (IE%) increases as the DMEA concentration rises; it reaches its maximum average value of 80% at about 0.125 mol L^?1. The corrosion inhibition of carbon steel by DMEA occurs through chemisorption of inhibitor molecules on the active sites, according to the Langmuir isotherm; this leads to the formation of a passive layer on the metal surface which separates the metal from direct contact with the corrosive medium and hence keeps the interface in a passive state. Furthermore, the activation parameters of corrosion processes were determined and discussed.     

Assessment of glycine derivative N-benzylidine-2((2-oxo-2-(10H-phenothiazine-10yl)ethyl)amino) acetohydrazide as inhibitor for mild steel corrosion in 1 M HCl solution: electrochemical and theoretical approach

Corrosion is a severe challenge which restricts the use of mild steel (MS) in various application where it comes in contact with aggressive chemicals and conditions. In this regard, different inhibitors were chosen, but environment unfriendliness of such inhibitors is a primary cause of concern. In this study, we present the systematic investigation of an environmentally benign compound, a glycine derivative N-benzylidine-2((2-oxo-2-(10H-phenothiazine-10yl)ethyl)amino) acetohydrazide (BPAA), as potential corrosion inhibitor at different temperature (30, 40, 50, and 60 °C). The investigation is accomplished by using the techniques including electrochemical polarization, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), gravimetric, UV-visible spectrophotometry, FT-IR spectroscopy. The morphological characterization of the samples has been done by using high resolution SEM. The evaluated compound works as effective inhibitor for acid corrosion at substantially lower concentration and its adsorption on the MS surface was found to followed the Langmuir adsorption isotherm. Calculated thermodynamic parameters for adsorption unveiled a strong interaction amongst the inhibitor-MS surface. The electrochemical results revealed that the inhibitor act as mixed-type. The corrosion inhibition efficiency (IE) of the inhibitor was synergistically enhanced in the presence of surfactant additives sodium dodecyl sulfate and cetyl pyridinium chloride at quite lower concentration and showed that the addition of surfactant is an alternate strategy to enhance the IE and reduce the cost. The order of IE acquired from experimental results is successfully verified by theoretical calculations.     

Study of synergistic influence of l-cysteine on polyvinyl alcohol – Taguchi method: continuous electrochemical monitoring of corrosion inhibition of mild steel by poly(vinyl alcohol-cysteine)

Parametric optimization for better synergism between polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and l-cysteine was optimized using Taguchi design, a statistical approach. The corrosion inhibition property of poly(vinyl alcohol-cysteine) (PVAC) on mild steel corrosion was continuously monitored using electrochemical techniques such as polarization and impedance methods. Continuous monitoring of the system reveals the formation of stable film on the metal surface. Temperature effect on the inhibition properties of PVAC was studied using electrochemical measurements. Calculated kinetic and thermodynamic parameters supported the spontaneous adsorption of PVAC. Atomic force microscopic and laser profiler analysis confirmed the adsorption of PVAC on mild steel surface. Theoretical calculations using Hyperchem 7.0 proved the better corrosion mitigation properties of PVAC compared to PVA.     

A Corrosion Inhibition Study of a Novel Synthesized Gemini Nonionic Surfactant for Carbon Steel in 1 M HCl Solution

In this study, a gemini nonionic surfactant was synthesized as a corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel in 1 M HCl. Surface properties of the synthesized gemini nonionic surfactant were determined by using surface tension. The results showed that the gemini nonionic surfactant has good surface active properties. The corrosion inhibition effect of the synthesized inhibitor on carbon steel was evaluated by using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), potentiodynamic polarization and weight loss methods. The characterization of the film formed on the steel surface was carried out by scanning electron microscope (SEM) methods. The inhibitor molecules were adsorbed physically onto a carbon steel surface according to the Langmuir adsorption isotherm. The results revealed that the inhibitor acted as a mixed-type inhibitor. It was found that the inhibition efficiency increases with an increase in inhibitor concentration and decreases with increasing temperature. Thermodynamic parameters were calculated to elucidate the inhibitive mechanism.     

Adsorption and corrosion inhibition of amphiphilic compounds on steel pipeline grade API 5L X52 in sulphuric acid 1 M

The effect of seven amphiphilic compounds, on steel API 5L X52 corrosion in sulphuric acid 1 M solution was studied by potentiodynamic polarization curves, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Potentiodynamic polarization curves indicated that these compounds acted mainly as cathodic type inhibitors. The EIS spectrums showed that the mechanism of corrosion inhibition is mainly a faradic process, the spectra were fitted with one electrical equivalent circuit (EEC) using a constant phase element (CPE). Double layer capacitance associated with CPE was also obtained. Langmuir, Temkin, and Henry adsorption isotherm described the experimental findings. This information suggested that organic molecules were adsorbed on active sites on metal surface avoiding contact of corrosive media with steel surface, having adsorbate molecules low molecular interaction between them even with the presence of more amphiphilic molecules on the steel surface as concentration got higher values.     

5-CM-Salophen Schiff Base as an Effective Inhibitor for Corrosion of Mild Steel in 0.5 M HCl

5-CM-Salophen Schiff base was examined as an inhibitor for corrosion of mild steel in 0.5 M hydrochloric acid (HCl). The gravimetric data revealed corrosion inhibition effectiveness of the Schiff base even at low concentrations. Polarization measurements showed that the Schiff base is a mixed-type corrosion inhibitor. The polarization resistance (R_p) increased with increasing the Schiff base concentration. Also, the values of the double-layer capacitance decreased after addition of the inhibitor due to adsorption of the Schiff base on the surface. The inhibition mechanism was investigated by plotting the Langmuir adsorption isotherm and calculating the potential of zero charge (E_PZC) for mild steel samples. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis confirmed the results of the corrosion tests.     

Synthesis,Surface Properties,and Inhibiting Action of Novel Nonionic Surfactants on Carbon Steel Corrosion in 1 M Hydrochloric Acid Solution

In the present study novel nonionic surfactants were synthesized, characterized, and tested as corrosion inhibitors for carbon steel in 1 M HCl solution. The inhibiting performances of these surfactants were studied by weight loss, potentiodynamic polarization, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The adsorption of these inhibitors was well described by Langmuir adsorption isotherm, and the kinetic parameters were calculated and discussed. The inhibition efficiency (IE) was found to rise with increasing the concentration of these inhibitors. Polarization measurements revealed that the inhibitors acted as mixed-type inhibitors. The efficiencies obtained from the impedance measurements were in good agreement with those obtained from the weight loss and potentiodynamic polarization techniques which prove the validity of these tools in the measurements of the tested inhibitors. The surface parameters of the synthesized nonionic surfactants were investigated and the results showed that these surfactants have lower values of surface tension and are effective as wetting and emulsifying agents.     

Chloride-induced corrosion of steel in cracked concrete – Part I: Experimental studies under accelerated and natural marine environments

Parallel corrosion experiments were carried out for 2¼ years by exposing one half of 210 beam specimens (120 × 130 × 375 mm long) to accelerated laboratory corrosion (cyclic wetting and drying) while the other half underwent natural corrosion in a marine tidal zone. Experimental variables were crack width w_cr (0, incipient crack, 0.4, 0.7 mm), cover c (20, 40 mm), binder type (PC, PC/GGBS, PC/FA) and w/b ratio (0.40, 0.55). Results show that corrosion rate (i_corr) was affected by the experimental variables in the following manner: i_corr increased with increase in crack width, and decreased with increase in concrete quality and cover depth. The results also show that the corrosion performance of concretes in the field under natural corrosion cannot be inferred from its performance in the laboratory under accelerated corrosion. Other factors such as corrosion process should be taken into account.     

Corrosion Inhibition Mechanism of Imidazoline-Based Dissymmetric Bis-Quaternary Ammonium Salts with Different Hydrophobic Chain Length on Q235 Steel in 1 M HCl Solution

The surface properties of a series of imidazoline‐based dissymmetric bis‐quaternary ammonium (DBA) salts with different hydrophobic chain lengths DBA‐12, DBA‐14 and DBA‐16 were determined. The adsorption behaviors of these compounds in 1 M HCl solution and their inhibitive effect on Q235 steel (U12350) were investigated using the weight‐loss method, polarization, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Results indicate that the three inhibitors all showed good inhibition performance for Q235 Steel in 1 M HCl solution and were found to be mixed‐type inhibitors. The adsorption behavior of the three inhibitors can fit the Langmuir isotherm equation and the values of are around or lower than 40 kJ mol^?1, indicating that there is a stronger chemical adsorption.     

A new technique for evaluating ink–cellulose interactions: initial studies of the influence of surface energy and surface roughness

Ink–cellulose interactions were evaluated using a new technique in which the adhesion properties between ink and cellulose were directly measured using a Micro-Adhesion Measurement Apparatus (MAMA). The adhesion properties determined with MAMA were used to estimate the total energy release upon separating ink from cellulose in water. The total energy release was calculated from interfacial energies determined via contact angle measurements and the Lifshitz–van der Waals/acid–base approach. Both methods indicated spontaneous ink release from model cellulose surfaces, although the absolute values differed because of differences in measuring techniques and different ways of evaluation. MAMA measured the dry adhesion between ink and cellulose, whereas the interfacial energies were determined for wet surfaces. The total energy release was linked to ink detachment from model cellulose surfaces, determined using the impinging jet cell. The influences of surface energy and surface roughness were also investigated. Increasing the surface roughness or decreasing the surface energy decreased the ink detachment due to differences in the molecular contact area and differences in the adhesiom properties.     

The effect of temperature and hydrodynamics on carbon steel corrosion and its inhibition in oxygenated acid–salt solution

Corrosion of carbon steel in hydrochloric acid (HCl)–sodium sulphate (Na₂SO₄) solution mixture was investigated using rotating cylinder electrode (RCE) for a range of rotation velocity, 0–2000 rpm, solution temperature of 32–52 °C, and different oxygen concentrations. The corrosion rat was determined by using both weight loss method and electrochemical polarization technique. Different acid and salt concentrations were used ranged from 0.01 to 0.2 M for salt and 0.5 to 5% for acid. The conjoint effect of increased oxygen concentration and high rotational velocity was studied based on experimental measurements of O₂ concentration. The effects of operating conditions on indole and cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromides (CTAB) inhibition efficiency were also studied and discussed. The results showed that increasing the rotational velocity leads to an increase in the corrosion rate depending on the concentration of salt and acid. Increasing the temperature and acid concentrations leads to an increase in the corrosion rate while the corrosion rate exhibited unstable trend with salt concentration leads to change of corrosion. It is found that increasing O₂ concentration leads to a considerable increase in the corrosion rates especially at high rotational velocity. Indole and CTAB inhibitors exhibited very good inhibition efficiency in most conditions investigated with the former exhibited better inhibition efficiency arriving up to 87% at low rotational velocities. The inhibition efficiency of both inhibitors was found to decrease with increasing velocity. In addition, indole inhibitor reveals excellent inhibition efficiency even at high temperatures while CTAB efficiency decreased appreciably with temperature increase.