Tribological properties of DLC films with different hydrogen contents in water environment

Diamond-like carbon (DLC) films were deposited on silicon wafers by thermal electron excited chemical vapor deposition (CVD). To change the hydrogen content in film, we used three types of carbon source gas (C₇H₈, CH₄, and a CH₄+H₂) and two substrate bias voltages. The hydrogen content in DLC films was analyzed using elastic recoil detection analysis (ERDA). Tribological tests were conducted using a ball-on-plate reciprocating friction tester. The friction surface morphology of DLC films and mating balls was observed using optical microscopy and laser Raman spectroscopy.Hydrogen content in DLC films ranged from 25 to 45 at.%. In a water environment, the friction coefficient and specific wear rate of DLC films were 0.07 and in the range of 10⁻⁸–10⁻⁹ mm³/Nm, respectively. The friction coefficient and specific wear rate of DLC film in water were hardly affected by hydrogen content. The specific wear rate of DLC film with higher hardness was lower than that of film with low hardness. Mating ball wear was negligible and the friction surface features on the mating ball differed clearly between water and air environments, i.e., the friction surface on mating balls in water was covered with more transferred material than that in air.     

Surface and electrochemical characterization of pitting corrosion behaviour of 304 stainless steel in ground water media

The effectiveness of aminotrimethylidene phosphonic acid (ATMP) as a corrosion inhibitor in association with a bivalent cation like Zn²⁺ and non-ionic surfactant like polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (Tween 80) were investigated by measuring corrosion losses using electrochemical techniques. The corrosion of 304 stainless steel in the ground water medium was inhibited by complexation of the inhibitor. A combined inhibition effect was achieved by adding both ATMP and Zn²⁺ along with Tween 80. The formulation functioned as a mixed type inhibitor. The synergistic effect of the inhibitor compound is calculated. Luminescence spectra, FTIR spectra, XRD, XPS and scanning electron microscopic studies were carried out to understand the mode of corrosion inhibition and also the morphological changes on the metal surface.     

EIS study of corrosion behavior of metallic materials in ethanol blended gasoline containing water as a contaminant

In the present paper, the effects of ethanol as a gasoline additive and water as a contaminant on the corrosion behavior of metallic components of a fuel delivery system were investigated. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) testing was performed in both water-free and water contaminated gasoline containing 0%, 5%, 10% and 15% ethanol without the addition of any supporting electrolyte. The surface of the specimens examined in 10% ethanol blended gasoline was observed by scanning electron microscope to understand what types of corrosion attack occurred. The results revealed that the addition of ethanol to gasoline fuel decreased the solution resistance and polarization resistance values of the specimens, resulting in an increase in the corrosion rates of these specimens in ethanol blended gasoline. Water contaminant caused a decrease in the polarization resistance of the ferrous specimens, whereas the observed behavior in others was reversed. Among the investigated metallic materials, the brazing alloy fared the best while Al 6061 alloy showed satisfactory corrosion resistance compared to the rest of the materials in both water-free and water-contaminated ethanol blended gasoline. Moreover, no localized attack was observed in corrosion products.     

Electrochemical corrosion behavior of nanocrystallized bulk 304 stainless steel

By employing Mott-Schottky analysis in conjunction with the point defect model (PDM), we compared donor density and donor diffusion coefficients in the passive films formed on the surface of nanocrystallized bulk 304 stainless steel (NB304ss) and cast 304 stainless steel (304ss) in 0.05 mol/L H₂SO₄ + 0.25 mol/L Na₂SO₄ solution. The donor density at the metal/film interface of the NB304ss was lower than that at the metal film interface of the cast 304ss. Based on the Mott-Schottky analysis, an exponential relationship between donor density and formation potentials of the passive films on the NB304ss and the cast 304ss was built up. The results showed that the donor diffusion coefficients in the passive film formed on the surface of NB304ss was lower than that in the cast 304ss. The lower donor density and the lower diffusion coefficient restrained the electrochemical reaction in the passive film and improved the stability of the passive film. That is the reason why the passive film formed on the NB304ss was more protective.     

Some crown ethers as inhibitors for corrosion of stainless steel type 430 in aqueous solutions

The effect of crown ethers on the corrosion behavior of stainless steel (type 430) in 2M HCl solution was studied using weight loss and galvanostatic polarization methods. The inhibition efficiency was found to increase with increasing the concentration of the inhibitors and deceases with increasing the temperature. The polarization studies showed that crown ethers act as mixed-type inhibitors. The inhibiting effect of these compounds was interpreted in view of their adsorption on the metal surface. The adsorption of these compounds was found to obey Temkin adsorption isotherm. Surface examination and morphological studies were tested using scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray (EDX). All the results achieved were compared and discussed.     

Silybum marianum extract as a natural source inhibitor for 304 stainless steel corrosion in 1.0 M HCl

The use of Silybum marianum leaves extract as a 304 stainless steel corrosion inhibitor in 1.0 M HCl solution was investigated by weight loss measurements, potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) methods. Potentiodynamic polarization curves indicated that S. marianum extract behaves as mixed-type inhibitor. The adsorption of the extract constituents was further discussed in view of Langmuir adsorption isotherm. The effect of temperature on the inhibition efficiency was studied. Quantum chemical parameters were also calculated, which provided reasonable theoretical explanation for the adsorption and inhibition behavior of S. marianum extract on the 304 stainless steel.     

The electrochemical behaviour of stainless steel AISI 304 in alkaline solutions with different pH in the presence of chlorides

Nowadays, stainless steel reinforcements appear as an effective solution to increase the durability of reinforced concrete structures exposed to very aggressive environments. AISI 304 is widely used for this purpose. Although the improved durability of reinforcing AISI 304, when compared to carbon steel, there is a high probability of pitting susceptibility in the presence of chlorides. Thus, the present work aims at studying the passivation and passivation breakdown of AISI 304 in alkaline solutions of different pH (pH from 13 to 9), simulating the interstitial concrete electrolyte. These solutions were contaminated with different concentrations of chloride ions (3% and 10%, as NaCl). The electrochemical behaviour was evaluated by d.c. potentiodynamic polarization and by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS).The morphological features and the changes observed in the surface composition were evaluated by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) together with EDS chemical analysis.The results evidence that pH plays an important role in the evolution of the film resistance and charge transfer processes. Moreover, the effect is highly dependent upon the chloride content and immersion time.     

Structure and properties of Si and N co-doping on DLC film corrosion resistance

Three species of diamond-like carbon (DLC) film were systematically examined in NaCl solution for their anticorrosion properties. Si&N&H-DLC has better electrochemical characteristics and salt spray corrosion testing results than the substrate and two species DLC films in NaCl solution. Due to the successive growth of Si, N, and H-DLC, there is a well-bonded Si–N interface and the formation of Si oxides. The Si&N&H-DLC film exhibits extremely high charge transfer resistance, exceeding 10⁶ Ω/cm². A salt spray test shows that the Si&N&H-DLC film presents a lower rate in NaCl solution in comparison to the substrate and the other two species of DLC films. As a result, the Si&N&H-DLC film significantly improved the corrosion performance of the substrate.     

The corrosion resistance of 316L stainless steel coated with a silane hybrid nanocomposite coating

The present work aims at evaluating the corrosion resistance of 316L stainless steel pre-treated with an organic–inorganic silane hybrid coating. The latter was prepared via a sol–gel process using 3-glycidoxypropyl-trimethoxysilane as a precursor and bisphenol A as a cross-linking agent. The corrosion resistance of the pre-treated substrates was evaluated by neutral salt spray tests, linear sweep voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy techniques during immersion in a 3.5% NaCl solution. In addition, the effect of the drying method as an effective parameter on the microscopic features of the hybrid coatings was studied using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Results show that the silane hybrid coatings provide a good coverage and an additional corrosion protection of the 316L substrate.     

Corrosion behavior of titania films coated by liquid‐phase deposition on AISI304 stainless steel substrates

Fouling deposition and localized corrosion on the heat‐transfer surfaces of the stainless steel equipments often simultaneously exist, which can introduce additional thermal resistance to heat‐transfer and damage heat‐transfer surfaces. It is a good anticorrosion way to coat a barrier layer of certain materials on the metal surface. In this article, the TiO₂ coatings with nanoscale thicknesses were obtained by liquid‐phase deposition method on the substrates of AISI304 stainless steel (ASS). The coating thickness, surface roughness, surface morphology, crystal phase, and chemical element were characterized with the film thickness measuring instrument, roughmeter, atomic force microscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy, X‐ray diffraction, and energy‐dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy analyzer, respectively. Corrosion behavior of the TiO₂ coatings was evaluated by potentiodynamic polarization, cyclic voltammograms scanning, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy tests with the mixed corrosion solution composed of 3.5 wt. % NaCl and 0.05 M NaOH. It is shown that the TiO₂ coating is composed of the nanoparticles with smooth, crack‐free, dense, and uniform surface topography; the roughness of coating surface increases slightly compared with that of the polished ASS substrate. The anatase‐phase TiO₂ coatings are obtained when sintering temperature being varied from 573.15 to 923.15 K and exhibit better anticorrosion behavior compared with ASS surfaces. The corrosion current density decreases and the polarization resistance increases with the increase of the coating thickness. The corrosion resistance of the TiO₂ coatings deteriorates with the increase of the corrosion time. The capacitance and the resistance of the corrosion product layer between the interface of the ASS substrate and the TiO₂ coating are found after the corrosion time of 240 h. A corrosion model was introduced, and a possible new explanation on the anticorrosion mechanisms of the TiO₂ coating was also analyzed. The corrosion mechanism of the TiO₂ coating might comply with the multistage corrosion process. © 2011 American Institute of Chemical Engineers AIChE J, 58: 1907–1920, 2012     

Electrochemical properties and corrosion protection of stainless steel for hot water tank

The state in which a stainless steel (STS) exhibits a very low corrosion rate is known as passivity, which is self-healing in a wide variety of environments. However, for those STS the corrosion includes pitting, crevice corrosion, galvanic corrosion, hydrogen embrittlement and stress corrosion cracking etc. And the corrosion resistance of STS is affected by area ratio, solution temperature and solution condition etc. Corrosion characteristics of STS 304, welding parts STS 316, STS 329 and STS 444 were investigated with parameters such as corrosion potential, galvanic current measurements, cathodic and anodic polarization behaviors as a function of area ratio and solution temperature in solution for hot water tank. It was found that galvanic current is affected by the area ratio, temperature and a kind of STS for hot water tank. Corrosion potential of welding part STS 316 was lower than that of STS 304, STS 329, STS 444 in solution for #1, #2 hot water tank. Therefore, it is suggested that the welding part STS 316 acts as anode for the other STSs. The amplitude of galvanic current between welding parts STS 316 and STS 304, STS 329, STS 444 in #1 solution is smaller than that in #2 solution. This is the reason that chloride ion quantity in #2 solution is more than that for #1 solution. And then welding part STS 316 corrodes easily by acting as anode compared to the other STS.     

采用ICP对304不锈钢表面黑色腐蚀物的分析

通过采用ICP对304不锈钢表面黑色腐蚀物的分析,发现黑色腐蚀物具有富Ni、贫Fe、Cr的特征,各金属的含量分别达到：Fe13．55％、Cr23．29％、Ni57．54％。分析了黑色腐蚀物在不同环境下的溶解性,并推测了对碱液质量的影响。     

DEIS assessment of AISI 304 stainless steel dissolution process in conditions of intergranular corrosion

Results presented in this paper are first that demonstrate instantaneous impedance changes versus reactivation potential detected by means of dynamic electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (DEIS) technique for AISI 304 stainless steel dissolution process proceeding during intergranular corrosion (IG) in 0.5 M SO₄²⁻ + 0.01 M KSCN solution of different pHs. Application of DEIS method made it possible to evaluate dynamic changes of the examined system's impedance in conditions of IG. As a result, controlling stage of the overall rate of AISI 304 SS dissolution process was determined. Moreover, the paper proposes an alternative way of assessment of AISI 304 SS dissolution rate during intergranular corrosion based on approximation to theory of iron dissolution in sulfuric acid medium. Simultaneously, on the basis of the DEIS measurements it was possible to obtain information about the degree of sensitization (DOS) of the examined material. Accordingly, performed researches revealed the advantage of the DEIS technique over the electrochemical potentiokinetic reactivation (EPR) tests when investigating intergranular corrosion process.     

The application of polycarbazole,polycarbazole/nanoclay and polycarbazole/Zn-nanoparticles as a corrosion inhibition for SS304 in saltwater

Polycarbazole (PCz), polycarbazole/nanoclay and polycarbazole/Zn-nanocomposites were chemically and electrochemically synthesized on a stainless steel (SS304) electrode. The modified electrodes were characterized by electrochemical methods (CV and chronoamperometry), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR)-attenuated transmission reflectance (ATR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM)-energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX), four point probe, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and equivalent circuit model of R_s(Q_c(R_c(Q_pR_ct))). The electrochemical behavior of the modified films on SS304 was assessed by open circuit potential monitoring, potentiodynamic polarization and EIS measurements to test the corrosion protection efficiency against 3.5% NaCl solution. PCz, PCz/nanoclay and PCz/nanoZn films obtained by chemical method coated on SS304 electrode exhibited better corrosion protection performance compared to the films obtained by the electrochemical method. This result may be attributed to the effective formation of a thin and protective layer. The highest protection efficiency (PE = 99.81%) was obtained for chemically synthesized PCz films.     

Hydrodynamic effects on erosion-enhanced corrosion of stainless steel in aqueous slurries

This paper studies the hydrodynamic effects of erosive slurry on corrosion of passive target (type 304 stainless steel). The transient current response to disruption of passive film is investigated using the single particle impingement technique. The transient current density over the damaged surface is approximately independent of the hydrodynamics of fluid when the flowing velocity is in range of 5-10 m/s. It is characterized by a sharp rise caused by disruption of passive film and a slow decay due to repassivation. Therefore, the difference in transient current response is a result of different damaged surface area produced by solid particle impingement. After the kinetic parameters of repassivation are determined, the hydrodynamic effects on average corrosion rates of the passive target are quantitatively predictable with aid of the physical model developed by Lu and Luo.     

奥氏体不锈钢在Cl~-介质中应力腐蚀研究

评述了奥氏体不锈钢在氯化物介质中应力腐蚀开裂。从环境、冶金和力学等方面论述了ＳＣＣ的主要因素,综合论述了控制奥氏体不锈钢ＳＣＣ的工程参量和安全评定的方法。提出了预防奥氏体不锈钢应力腐蚀的一些措施。     

循环水中304不锈钢发生点蚀的Cl~-浓度阈值研究

采用电化学法研究了循环水中304不锈钢点蚀电位(Eb)、蚀孔深度、蚀孔数量与氯离子浓度的关系。结果表明,常温下304不锈钢的Eb总是随着氯离子浓度的增大而减小,当氯离子质量浓度小于800 mg/L时,增大氯离子浓度易导致点蚀敏感,而大于该值时增大氯离子浓度不会明显增大点蚀倾向;从蚀孔深度和表面蚀孔数量得出的304不锈钢点蚀倾向由大变小的氯离子质量浓度阈值为770 mg/L。     

Pitting corrosion behavior of stainless steel in ultrasonic cell

Under potentiostatic conditions on stainless steel electrodes in chloride solution, a novel electrochemical cell equipped with an ultrasonic transducer has been designed to evaluate the metastable and stable pitting corrosion behaviors. The advantage of the cell is that the rupture of pit cover can be controlled during the metastable or stable pitting growth periods, and in which the effect of the cover on pitting stability is affirmed. Some shallower stable pits, which were formed at higher anodic potential, were found to repassivate after ultrasonic cover rupture due to their shorter diffusional length. In terms of the relative susceptibility to localized corrosion, repassivation potential (E_r) determined by the cyclic potentiodynamic polarization curve was found to describe more properties of the occluded pit cover than the others.     

Passivation behavior of Type 304 stainless steel in a non-aqueous alkyl carbonate solution containing LiPF6 salt

Passivation behavior of type 304 stainless steel in a non-aqueous alkyl carbonate solution containing LiPF₆ salt was studied using electrochemical polarization, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and time of flight-secondary ion mass spectroscopy (ToF-SIMS). Cathodic polarization to 0 V vs. Li/Li⁺ resulted in most but not complete reduction of the air-formed film from oxides to metal on the stainless steel, as confirmed by XPS. For complete elimination of the air-formed film, the surface of the stainless steel was scratched under anodic polarization conditions. At 3 V vs. Li/Li⁺ where an anodic current peak appeared, only an indistinct layer was recognized on the newly scratched surface, according to ToF-SIMS analysis. Above 4 V vs. Li/Li⁺, substantial passive films were formed, which were composed of oxides and fluorides of iron and chromium. The origin of oxide was due to water contained in the non-aqueous alkyl carbonate solution, and that of fluorides were the result of the decomposition of electrolytic salt, LiPF₆, especially at higher potential. The resultant passive films were stable in the non-aqueous alkyl carbonate solution containing LiPF₆ salt.     

不同硫化物浓度碱性溶液中16Mn钢及热影响区应力腐蚀行为

利用U形弯试样浸泡实验和电化学技术研究了16Mn钢及其模拟热影响区在不同硫化物浓度的碱性(pH=11.7)介质中的应力腐蚀开裂(SCC)行为与机理。结果表明:16Mn钢原始组织、粗晶组织(空冷组织)和硬化组织(淬火组织)在碱性硫化物环境中均能形成保护性腐蚀产物膜、导致电极过程近似呈钝化状态,钝化电流密度依次降低;淬火组织析氢电流密度较高,腐蚀速度较低,长期服役后会造成靠近熔合线部分腐蚀深度大而暴露出残余拉应力区,引起SCC;HAZ中硬化组织、粗晶组织和原始组织在碱性硫化物环境下SCC敏感性逐渐降低,硬化组织具有较明显的SCC敏感性,粗晶组织和原始组织SCC敏感性小;硫化物浓度升高,16Mn钢及其模拟热影响区SCC敏感性增加;16Mn钢焊缝区在碱性硫化物环境中SCC裂纹扩展机制为阳极溶解机制。