Epoxy‐coated bars as corrosion control in cracked reinforced concrete

One of the most common corrosion protection methods in reinforcing concrete bars is the application of fusion‐bonded epoxy coatings. Although considerable research has been carried out on the performance of epoxy‐coated bars (ECR), there are still many uncertainties about their performance in cracked concrete. In this experimental program, reinforcing steel bars with six types of epoxy coatings embedded in concrete slabs with a 0.4 mm wide preformed crack intersecting the reinforcing steel at right angles were tested. Results of corrosion potentials, corrosion current density, coating adhesion tests, chloride content, and visual examination after 68 months of exposure to a simulated marine environment are reported. Results revealed that under the studied conditions the ECR did not provide total protection of steel reinforcement in cracked concrete. Their use however, tended to reduce significantly the damage caused by the chloride‐induced corrosion when compared with the uncoated bars embedded in concrete with similar characteristics.     

Corrosion behavior of austenitic 304L and 316LN stainless steel clad reinforcing bars in cracked concrete

A study has been conducted on the chloride-induced corrosion behavior of 304L and 316LN stainless steel clad reinforcing bars (rebar) in concrete and in synthetic concrete pore solution. Metallographic examination of the as-received clad bars confirmed a strong metallurgical bond at the core/clad interface and some grain growth interdiffusion of species at the interface. Both bars showed a wide variation in coating thickness around the rebar circumference, from a minimum of 0.32 and 0.60 mm to a maximum of 1.4 and 2.8 mm in the 304L clad and 316LN clad, respectively. The electrochemical results and visual examination after autopsy showed that active corrosion was yet initiated on either the solid and clad stainless steel or carbon steel rebar in the sound noncracked concrete specimens. In contrast, corrosion had initiated in the bars embedded in cracked concrete at the base of the crack and extended along or around the bars. In the concrete and synthetic pore solution tests, the current densities of both solid and clad stainless steel rebar exposed to ∼21% chloride brine solution for days between 400 and 1,500 were similar. This was also the case for current densities of the straight and bent stainless steel bars tested in the synthetic pore solution test.     

Corrosion of Carbon Steel and Corrosion-Resistant Rebars in Concrete Structures Under Chloride Ion Attack

Corrosion of reinforced concrete is the most challenging durability problem that threatens reinforced concrete structures, especially structures that are subject to severe environmental conditions (i.e., highway bridges, marine structures, etc.). Corrosion of reinforcing steel leads to cracking and spalling of the concrete cover and billions of dollars are spent every year on repairing such damaged structures. New types of reinforcements have been developed to avoid these high-cost repairs. Thus, it is important to study the corrosion behavior of these new types of reinforcements and compare them to the traditional carbon steel reinforcements. This study aimed at characterizing the corrosion behavior of three competing reinforcing steels; conventional carbon steel, micro-composite steel (MMFX-2) and 316LN stainless steel, through experiments in carbonated and non-carbonated concrete exposed to chloride-laden environments. Synthetic pore water solutions have been used to simulate both cases of sound and carbonated concrete under chloride ions attack. A three-electrode corrosion cell is used for determining the corrosion characteristics and rates. Multiple electrochemical techniques were applied using a Gamry PC4? potentiostat manufactured by Gamry Instruments (Warminster, PA). DC corrosion measurements were applied on samples subjected to fixed chloride concentration in the solution.     

热带海洋大气环境下不锈钢的腐蚀寿命评估

目的 给出一种模拟万宁海洋大气环境的室内加速环境谱并对典型不锈钢材料进行寿命预测。方法 采用失重法对4种不锈钢的耐蚀性进行宏观分析。采用X射线光电子能谱分析仪（XPS）对4种不锈钢的腐蚀产物类型进行分析。采用扫描电子显微镜（SEM）对4种不锈钢的腐蚀产物进行微观分析。采用腐蚀电化学法对4种不锈钢进行宏观电化学分析。采用灰色关联度分析法研究室内加速环境谱与万宁海洋大气环境下户外暴露试验的相关性。结果 4种不锈钢的腐蚀失重速率都随着试验时间的增加而降低,其中430不锈钢腐蚀速率的减小程度最明显。4种不锈钢均在室内加速腐蚀试验中表现出较好的耐蚀性,耐蚀性由好到差依次为2205、316L、304、430不锈钢。XPS结果显示,304不锈钢与316L不锈钢的腐蚀产物主要为Fe₂O₃和Fe₃O₄;2205不锈钢的腐蚀产物主要包括Fe₂O₃以及Fe OOH或FeCr₂O₄;430不锈钢的腐蚀产物属于典型不锈钢的腐蚀产物,主要由...     

Corrosion study of SS304 and SS316 alloys in atmospheric,underground and seawater splash zone in the Arabian Gulf

Bare stainless steel type 304 and 316 alloys were exposed to atmospheric, underground and seawater splash conditions in order to evaluate their corrosion properties. The exposure was undertaken for 15 months at the coastal and industrial city of Jubail located in the Arabian Gulf. The corrosivity of the environment was determined by testing the soil, groundwater, seawater and air quality. Corrosion rate of the exposed coupons was determined by weight loss method. The experimental results indicate that the both types of stainless steels corroded moderately in this environment. Primary factors influencing the corrosion process are thought to be high degree of variation in temperature and humidity combined with high chloride and sulphate concentrations. The corrosion rate of stainless steel is also compared with those reported for other international locations.     

Corrosion behaviors of arc spraying single and double layer coatings in simulated Dagang soil solution

Three kinds of single layer coatings of Zn, Zn15Al, 316L stainless steel and two kinds of double layer coatings with inner layer of Zn or Zn15Al and outer layer of 316L stainless steel by arc spraying were developed to protect the metal ends of prestressed high-strength concrete (PHC) pipe piles against soil corrosion. The corrosion behaviors of the coated Q235 steel samples in the simulated Dagang soil solution were investigated by potentiodynamic polarization, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and natural immersion tests. The results show that the corrosion of the matrix Q235 steel is effectively inhibited by Zn, Zn15Al, Zn+316L and Zn15Al+316L coatings. The corrosion rate value of Zn15Al coated samples is negative. The corrosion products on Zn and Zn15Al coated samples are compact and firm. The corrosion resistance indexes of both Zn and Zn15Al coated samples are improved significantly with corrosion time, and the latter are more outstanding than the former. But the corrosion resistance of 316L coated samples is decreased quickly with the increase in immersion time. When the coatings are sealed with epoxy resin, the corrosion resistance of the coatings will be enhanced significantly.     

Corrosion resistance of low‐nickel duplex stainless steel rebars

The use of stainless steel bars in reinforced concrete structures may be an effective method to prevent corrosion in aggressive environments where high amounts of chlorides may penetrate in the concrete cover. For an estimation of the service life of structures where stainless steel bars are used, the chloride threshold for these rebars should be defined, and the influence of chemical composition and metallurgical factors that may affect the corrosion resistance (strengthening, welding, etc.) should be assessed. To reduce the cost of stainless steel reinforcement, duplex stainless steels with low nickel content have been recently proposed as an alternative to traditional austenitic steels, even though, few results are available regarding their corrosion performance in chloride contaminated concrete. This paper deals with the corrosion resistance of low‐nickel duplex stainless steel rebars (1.4362 and 1.4162) as a function of the chloride content. Comparison is made with traditional austenitic steels. An attempt to define a chloride threshold for the different stainless steels is made by comparing the results of several test procedures both in concrete and in solution.     

Performance of galvanized and stainless steel rebars in concrete under macrocell corrosion conditions

In the recent past, the damage caused by rebar corrosion in concrete structures has been considered as one of the major durability problems affecting the service life of concrete structures. In order to prevent corrosion of steel reinforcement, various types of protective methods have been adopted. One of the protective measures is using galvanized reinforcement in concrete to enhance the service life. In the present study various types of galvanized rebars namely bare – Cold Twisted Deformed (CTD), bare – Thermo Mechanically Treated (TMT), galvanized – Cold Twisted Deformed, Galvanized – Thermo Mechanically Treated, galvanized and chromated – Cold Twisted Deformed, galvanized and chromated – Thermo Mechanically Treated and stainless steel rebars have been evaluated for their corrosion resistance in M30 grade concrete under macro cell corrosion condition over a period of one year. From the studies it has been observed that TMT bars performed better when compared to CTD bars. Among the rebars tested, stainless steel rebar has shown negligible corrosion in chloride contaminated concrete.     

ATMOSPHERIC CORROSION OF 304AND 316 STAINLESS STEELS

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Microbially influenced corrosion on stainless steels in waste water treatment plants: Part 1

Abstract

Field tests on stainless steels have been carried out at five waste water treatment plants for one year. Three grades of stainless steel, i.e. AISI 304 (UNS S30400), AISI 316 (UNS S31600), and duplex 2205 (UNS S31803) were tested in the final settling tank in the plants. The time dependence of the open circuit potential (OCP) was measured for all coupons. Ennoblement of the OCP, similar to that reported from investigations in sea water, was found in one of the plants. Waters from three of the exposure sites, containing dispersed deposits from exposed coupons, were chemically analysed. Pitting corrosion was observed after the field test on steel grade AISI 304 in three of the five plants, and on AISI 316 in one plant. No corrosion was found on 2205 in any of the plants. Laboratory measurements of the OCP were carried out for the AISI 304, AISI 316, and duplex 2205 steels in water collected from one of the plants. Cathodic polarisation curves were recorded in waste water from the same plant. T he cathodic reaction rate increased at the highest OCP. Simulation of the ennoblement was carried out by potentiostatic polarisation in a 600 ppm chloride solution. The current response indicated corrosion of welded AISI 304 material and of AISI 304 and AISI 316 steels in crevice assemblies after a long induction time. Part 2 of this study presents the results of further testing and a risk assessment design.     

22Cr双相不锈钢与304L、316L钢在氯化物溶液中耐应力腐蚀性能的比较

采用恒载荷法、恒应变法研究了22Cr双相不锈钢在不同Cl-浓度、不同温度的氯化物渗液中耐应力腐蚀的性能,并与316L和304L普通奥氏体不锈钢进行了对比.结果表明,22Cr双相不锈钢在氯化物环境中具有更好的应力腐蚀破裂(SCC)抗力.     

选区激光熔化MnSi2增强316L不锈钢复合材料的表面质量及耐蚀性能

为改善316L不锈钢在海洋环境下的耐腐蚀性能,通过MnSi₂增强316L不锈钢基体,采用选区激光熔化(SLM)制备MnSi₂/316L不锈钢复合材料。利用Image-Pro Plus软件、光学显微镜、扫描电镜(SEM)及电化学工作站研究了激光功率对316L不锈钢金属基复合材料致密度及耐腐蚀性能的影响,通过Tafel极化曲线和阻抗谱表征其耐腐蚀性能的强弱,并通过点蚀形貌揭示了其腐蚀机理。结果表明:添加MnSi₂是提高316L不锈钢耐腐蚀性能的有效途径。随着激光功率的增大,耐腐蚀性能呈现先提高后降低的趋势,当激光功率达到190 W时,2%MnSi₂/316L不锈钢复合材料的致密度为99.80%,其腐蚀电位为－0.053 V (vs SCE)。同时,2%MnSi₂可以显著改善316L不锈钢的成形质量,提高其耐腐蚀性能,其腐蚀形式为氯离子诱导氯化物生成的点蚀,且点蚀产生位置主要集中在孔隙边界处。     

Behaviour of stainless steel in simulated concrete pore solution

Abstract

The localised corrosion behaviour of austenitic, martensitic, and duplex stainless steels has been studied in several solutions simulating the liquid present in the pores of both alkaline and carbonated concrete in the presence of chloride ions. The work aimed to evaluate the suitability of these types of stainless steel as rebars in reinforced concrete structures exposed to very aggressive environments. Electrochemical tests have been performed in solutions with pH values in the range 7·6-13·9, chloride concentration in the range 0-10%, and temperatures of 20 and 40°C. The adverse effect of a decrese in pH on the critical chloride content is discussed, as a function of stainless steel composition and temperature, and the inhibitive effect of high carbonate/bicarbonate concentrations is also shown.     

Effect of Host Media on Microbial Influenced Corrosion due to Desulfotomaculum nigrificans

This article reports about the tests carried to investigate microbial-induced corrosion on stainless steels due to sulfate-reducing bacteria sp. Desulfotomaculum nigrificans in different host media. Stainless steel 304L, 316L, and 2205 were selected for the test. Modified Baar’s media (BM), sodium chloride solution, and artificial sea water (SW) were used as test solutions in anaerobic conditions. Electrochemical polarization and immersion test were performed to estimate the extent of corrosion rate and pitting on stainless steels. SEM/EDS were used to study the details inside/outside pits formed on the corroded samples. Biofilm formed on corroded coupons was analyzed for its components by UV/Visible spectroscopy. Corrosion attack on the test samples was observed maximum in case of exposure to SW followed by NaCl solution, both having sulfide and chloride whereas stainless steel exposed to BM, having sulfide, showed minimum attack. Tendency of extracellular polymeric substances to bind metal ions is observed to be responsible for governing the extent of corrosion attack.     

Study of the influence of welding parameters on the stress corrosion resistance of AISI 304 steel

Austenitic stainless steel has been welded to coat pressure vessels in petrochemical plants. The material is highly susceptible to stress corrosion in chloride environments, which can damage the weld and lead to the rupture of the component. In this work we did the evaluation of the influence of welding parameters on the stress corrosion resistance of AISI 304 steel exposed to a magnesium chloride solution. AISI 304 sheets were manually welded using three different coated electrodes (AWS E309-16, E308L-16, E316L-16) and two heat inputs (5.0 and 9.0 kJ/cm). The welded samples were analysed by tensile strength tests, optical microscopy and corrosion tests carried out according to ASTM G36-73 guidelines. The results showed that the AWS E309-16 electrodes produced the best results due to the microstructure of the resulting weld metal. The presence of a network of ferrite particles in an austenitic matrix acts as a barrier to crack propagation, thus enhancing the resistance to stress corrosion of the material. This effect is associated to the morphology and distribution of the phase rather than its contents. Welding in a direction parallel to the stress axis using a relatively high heat input improved the stress corrosion of the material even further. The HAZ (Heat Affected Zone) of AISI 304 steel was highly susceptible to stress corrosion in chloride solution. The presence of carbide precipitates in the austenite grain boundary deteriorated the corrosion resistance of the steel, as they promoted anodic dissolution and the development of stress corrosion cracks.     

Effect of ecofriendly sealing coat against corrosion protection of steel rebars in concrete

Phosphating is one of the most important chemical conversion treatments for steel, mainly to improve corrosion resistance and paint adhesion and as an absorbing layer for waxes, oils, lacquers, etc. However, phosphate coating are crystalline and porous and need a sealing treatment after phosphating. Chromate sealing is a well known practice, and due to its toxicity, development of an ecofriendly sealing treatment is very essential. This paper focuses on the effect of zinc phosphate chemical conversion coating with the addition of nano-SiO₂ to protect the mild steel rebars against corrosion in chloride contaminated concrete. The coated surfaces were characterised by scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction. Corrosion resistances of coated and uncoated rebars were evaluated by anodic polarisation, linear polarisation resistance, Tafel and alternating current impedance spectroscopy and cyclic polarisation technique. The results indicated that the coated rebars have considerably reduced the corrosion rate even in the presence of 3% chloride environments.     

A study of corrosion of welded steel specimens in a marine atmosphere,with and without protective coatings

The corrosion of mild steel and stainless steels of the Type AISI 304 and 316 with and without welding has been studied in a marine atmosphere together with some samples of mild steel with a magnetite coating. The corrosion rate has been determined in each case by loss in weight of the specimens and the nature of corrosion has been examined by X-ray diffraction and microscopy. The corrosion rate of mild steel is much more than that of stainless steel. Gas-welded specimens were found to corrode more quickly than arc-welded samples. Magnetite coatings properly bonded to the metal surfaces reduce the rate of corrosion considerably.     

316NG不锈钢在高纯水环境中的腐蚀行为

通过腐蚀失重试验,获得了316NG不锈钢在高纯水环境中的腐蚀失重曲线及均匀腐蚀速率;采用XPS、XRD、SEM等手段对腐蚀产物的组成元素、物相、形貌进行了分析。结果表明:316NG不锈钢在高纯水环境中的平均腐蚀速率为0.05mm/a,远小于304NG不锈钢和321不锈钢的;腐蚀产物膜主要以耐蚀性强的磁铁矿Fe_3O_4、尖晶石类氧化物FeCr_2O_4和NiFe_2O_4、镍和铬氧化物及氢氧化物等形式存在,且(铬+镍)与铁的原子比高于基体的,说明316NG不锈钢具有良好的耐腐蚀性能。     

Stainless steels: Passive film composition,pitting potentials,and critical chloride content in concrete

Stainless steel reinforcing bars show excellent corrosion resistance in concrete structures exposed to harsh environments. Only a little information on the surface chemistry of these materials in alkaline media is available. This study reports the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy surface analytical results (thickness, composition of the passive film and of the interface beneath the film) obtained on black steel, FeCr alloys, DIN 1.4301, DIN 1.4462 and the nickel-free DIN 1.4456 after exposure to alkaline solutions simulating concrete. The pitting potentials of the steels could be related to the Cr(III)oxy-hydroxide and Mo(VI) content in the passive film. C_crit, the critical chloride content for corrosion initiation in concrete, necessary for life-time predictions, can be determined only with time-consuming tests, especially for high-alloyed stainless steel. This study reports a correlation between C_crit in concrete (made with CEM II-A/LL and CEM I) and the pitting potential for carbon steel, Fe12%Cr alloy, DIN 1.4301, and DIN 1.4571 stainless steels. This could allow, for the first time, a quantitative estimation of C_crit for stainless steel in concrete based on short-term solution tests.     

Behaviour in hot ammonia atmosphere of SiO2-coated stainless steels produced by a sol-gel procedure

AISI 304 stainless steel coated with silica films obtained by a sol-gel procedure was tested together with uncoated 304 and 316 samples in anhydrous ammonia at high temperature. The highest rate of attack was experienced by all uncoated samples; the ammonia attack develops a nitride scale that embrittles the metal. After 115 h of testing at 500°C uncoated samples were completely degraded, while the coated 304 samples were lightly attacked. The SiO₂ coating is a good barrier against ammonia corrosion. The multilayer coatings provide lower corrosion protection than single-layer coatings.