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.     

Contribution of acoustic emission technique for monitoring damage of rubber coating on metallic surfaces: Comparison with electrochemical measurements

Chlorobutyl coatings are industrially applied on metallic inner walls of HCl storage tanks, in order to protect steel against corrosion. Rubber coating constitutes an efficient barrier against HCl penetration up to metallic surface; yet, traces of monochlorobenzene (MCB) into HCl solutions can locally damage the coating and induce both acid infiltration and rapid corrosion of steel under the coating. Acoustic emission (AE) technique, due to its non-intrusive feature and its sensitivity, is a potential technique for the detection of polymer coating damage as well as metallic corrosion under the coating. In that context, this technique was coupled and compared to electrochemical measurements at least for metal damage evaluation. AE signals produced by corrosion of bare metal in HCl solution were first characterized, and then AE and electrochemical results obtained during metal and/or coating damage were compared, in the case of physical or chemical deteriorations of the coating, in an HCl solution containing traces of monochlorobenzene. In case of physical coating damaging, AE and polarisation resistance measurements are in good correlation as soon as metallic corrosion starts. When polymer coating suffers a solvent impregnation, previously to HCl solution contact, acoustic activity increases as soon as corrosion under the coating occurs, whereas polarisation resistance measurements do not allow detecting corrosion of steel.     

Evaluation of electrochemical frequency modulation as a new technique for monitoring corrosion and corrosion inhibition of carbon steel in perchloric acid using hydrazine carbodithioic acid derivatives

Electrochemical frequency modulation, EFM is a new technique for corrosion rate measurements. With the EFM technique, the corrosion rate and corrosion kinetic parameters can be obtained instantaneously without prior knowledge of Tafel slopes, which makes this method an ideal technique for application as a corrosion monitoring tool. Results obtained with the EFM technique were shown to be in agreement with chemical (weight loss) and electrochemical methods (Tafel extrapolation and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, EIS) for corrosion rate measurements. New synthesized hydrazine carbodithioic acid derivatives namely, N′-furan-2-yl-methylene-hydrazine carbodithioic acid (A), N′-(4-dimethylamino-benzylidene)-hydrazine carbodithioic acid (B) and N′-(3-nitro-benzylidene)-hydrazine carbodithioic acid (C) were examined as corrosion inhibitors for carbon steel in 1 M perchloric acid solution. The results obtained from both chemical and electrochemical measurements show that these compounds suppressed both anodic and cathodic processes of carbon steel corrosion in 1 M HClO₄ by adsorption on the electrode surface. The adsorption mode follows the Langmuir adsorption isotherm. The efficiency of the inhibitors increases in the order C > B > A.     

Identification of damage mechanisms of carbon fiber reinforced silicon carbide composites under static loading using acoustic emission monitoring

The damage mechanisms of carbon fiber reinforced silicon carbide (C/SiC) composites under static loading are investigated using the acoustic emission technology. The C/SiC sample is subjected to compressing static load, and acoustic emission is used to monitor the cracking process. In addition, the digital image correlation technique is also applied to enhance the comprehension of the damage mechanisms of C/SiC composites. To evaluate their extent of damage, the main acoustic emission characteristic parameters and indexes are extracted. The k-means clustering method is used to analyze the acoustic emission (AE) signals, identify the three damage modes, and determine the central values of the AE parameters of these modes. The time–frequency energy of some typical signals is analyzed by using the wavelet packet transform. Thereafter, the damage evolution is described by analyzing the cumulative number of acoustic emission events and the cumulative energy change with loading time. Moreover, the digital imaging results show that the strain in the structure increases with the increase in loading magnitude, especially in the area around the fault zone, where the strain level is evidently higher than those in other locations. Accordingly, this necessitates effective methods for investigating damage in C/SiC composites. Among the two different technologies implemented in this work, the extraction of AE events at several stages of the test allows the classification and analysis of crack evolution in C/SiC structures; this technique also provides an effective methodology to monitor the damage at the microscopic scale.     

Real-time evaluation of energy attenuation: A novel approach to acoustic emission analysis for damage monitoring of ceramic matrix composites

This paper proposes a new approach to the analysis of acoustic emission data. The energy of acoustic emission signals recorded at two sensors is used to evaluate real-time energy attenuation due to damage accumulation. The method is applied to acoustic emission data recorded during static fatigue tests at intermediate temperatures on ceramic matrix composites. The evaluation of energy attenuation appears as a new indicator for damage monitoring and lifetime prediction, the attenuation increase being attributed to transverse matrix cracks opening.     

Synthesis,characterization and electrochemical evaluation of anticorrosion property of a tetrapolymer for carbon steel in strong acid media

A novel tetrapolymer(TP) consisting of carboxylate, sulphonate, phosphonate and sulfur dioxide based comonomers was synthesized using Butler cyclopoymerization technique. The synthesized tetrapolymer was characterized using FTIR,1 H-NMR,~(13)CNMR and elemental analysis. The performance of the tetrapolymer as a corrosion inhibitor for St37 carbon steel in 15% HCl and 15% H_2SO_4 acid media was assessed using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS), linear polarization resistance(LPR), potentiodynamic polarization(PDP) and electrochemical frequency modulation(EFM) techniques. The influence of addition of a small amount of KI on the corrosion inhibition efficiency of TP was also assessed. Results obtained showed that the tetrapolymer moderately inhibited the corrosion of St37 steel in the acid media with protection efficiency of 79.5% and 61.1% at the optimum concentration of 1000 mg·L~(-1) studied in HCl and H_2SO_4 media respectively. On addition of 5 mmol·L~(-1) KI to the optimum tetrapolymer concentration, the protection efficiency was upgraded to 90.6% and 93.5% in HCl and H_2SO_4 environment, respectively. The enhanced performance of the polymer in the presence of KI is due to synergistic action deduced from synergism parameter(S1) which was found to be greater than unity.The tetrapolymer afforded the corrosion inhibition of St37 steel in the acid media by virtue of adsorption of the polymer molecules on the steel surface which was confirmed by ATR-FTIR analysis of the adsorbed film extracted from the steel surface. TP + KI formed complex with St37 steel surface in H_2SO_4 solution but not in HCl solution.     

N-methyl-2-(2-nitrobenzylidene) hydrazine carbothioamide-A new corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in 1 mol·L-1 hydrochloric acid

The corrosion inhibition of mild steel in 1 mol·L?1 hydrochloric acid by N-methyl-2-(2-nitrobenzylidene) hydrazine carbothioamide (MNBHC) was studied using weight loss and electrochemical studies. Results obtained indicate that the inhibitor is effective in hydrochloric acid medium and the efficiency decreases with increase in temperature. Added halide additives improve the efficiency of the inhibitor. The AC impedance studies reveal that the process of inhibition is through charge transfer. Polarization studies indicate the mixed nature of the in-hibitor. From the thermodynamic, spectral and surface analyses the nature of adsorption has been found out. The adsorption of the inhibitor on mild steel follows the Langmuir isotherm.     

盐酸介质中头孢硫脒对碳钢的缓蚀作用

采用动电位极化曲线和交流阻抗实验,研究了抗生素——头孢硫脒的缓蚀剂在盐酸介质中对碳钢的缓蚀性能和缓蚀作用机理。结果表明,头孢硫脒对碳钢在1.0 mol/L盐酸溶液中具有良好的缓蚀性能,当头孢硫脒浓度为0.4 mmol/L时,缓蚀率达86%以上,为抑制阴极反应为主的混合型缓蚀剂。头孢硫脒在碳钢表面的吸附符合Langmuir等温式,属于单分子层吸附,其吸附行为是以化学吸附为主的物理和化学混合吸附。     

白玉兰叶提取物对A3钢在酸性介质中缓蚀性能的研究

为了开发A3钢在酸性介质中的绿色天然缓蚀剂,研究分别采用浸泡法、加热回流萃取法从白玉兰叶中提取天然缓蚀剂,并采用失重法、极化曲线法研究各种方法的提取物在室温下酸性介质中对A3钢的缓蚀性能。初步探讨植物型缓蚀剂的缓蚀机理。结果表明,两种方法所得植物缓蚀剂均属于混合型缓蚀剂,缓蚀效果基本相同,缓蚀率最高可达94.91%。     

桉树叶提取物对A3钢在酸性介质中缓蚀性能的研究

分别用浸泡法、加热回流萃取法从桉树叶中提取天然缓蚀剂,并采用失重法、极化曲线法研究各种方法的提取物在室温下酸性介质中对A3钢的缓蚀性能。初步探讨植物型缓蚀剂的缓蚀机理。实验结果表明,两种方法所得植物缓蚀剂均属于混合型缓蚀剂,其中加热回流萃取法所得缓蚀剂缓蚀效果较优,缓蚀率最高可达90.11%。     

Tensile damage evolution of 2D SiC(f)/BN(i)/(SiC-B4C)(m) composites based on acoustic emission pattern recognition

The tensile test of 2D SiC_(f)/BN_(i)/(SiC-B₄C)_(m), with acoustic emission (AE) online monitoring, was carried out to study the mechanical properties and failure mechanism. Using the pattern recognition technique to find out the relationship between AE signals and damage mechanisms, an improved sentry function was proposed by choosing the AE energy of fiber breakage instead of the AE energy in its definition. Combined with the cumulative trend of each class of the AE signals, the damage evolution process was identified. It is found that the entire loading process includes four stages: (a) the linear elastic stage, there have sporadic AE events; (b) the initial damage stage, the matrix cracking contributes 80.4% of the AE energy and leads to the non-linear behavior of the stress-displacement curve; (c) the damage development stage, in which all types of damage continuously happen; and (d) the damage acceleration stage, dominated by fiber breakage that accounts for 60.1% of the AE energy. The improved sentry function has a decreasing trend during the fourth stage, which provides an early warning before failure, and gives a reliable ultimate strength.     

Corrosion inhibition performance of threonine-modified polyaspartic acid for carbon steel in simulated cooling water

Green polymers as corrosion inhibitors are gradually used to protect metal in solution environment. A polyaspartic acid threonine derivative (PASP-Thr) was synthesized and its structure was characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance. The corrosion inhibition effect of polyaspartic acid (PASP) and PASP-Thr on carbon steel in simulated cooling water was investigated by weight loss tests and electrochemical measurements. Experimental results show PASP-Thr as a mixed-type inhibitor exhibits higher corrosion inhibition efficiency than PASP, and the inhibition efficiency of PASP-Thr reached 93.06% at the dosage was 200 mg L⁻¹. The carbon steel surface in different situations was analyzed using atomic force microscope, scanning electronic microscope/energy dispersive X-ray, and FTIR, demonstrates the formation of a protective film on carbon steel surface. The inhibition effect of PASP-Thr was primarily attributed to the protective film formed on steel surface by physical and chemical adsorption. Moreover, quantum chemical calculation elaborated the relationship between the inhibition efficiency and the PASP-Thr molecular structure. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2019 , 136, 47242.     

Electrochemical behavior of coupled carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) rods in concrete

This paper presents results on the electrochemical behavior of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite rods in contact with steel or epoxy coated steel bars in chloride-contaminated concrete. Twelve concrete prisms reinforced by CFRP rods electrically connected to plain or epoxy coated rebars were exposed to 80% humidity for 345 days. Four identical specimens that were not electrically connected served as controls. Measured galvanic currents densities were found to be as much as 100 A cm^–2, raising concerns about the degradation of both CFRP and steel. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) tests were performed to detect possible changes in the electrochemical parameters of CFRP due to galvanic interaction with active steel. Equivalent circuit simulations of the pre- and post-galvanic interaction of CFRP rods with active steel were also evaluated. EIS data indicated that the composite surface was altered so as to have porous electrode characteristics. Optical microscopy provided visible evidence of interface changes on the composite surface, supporting EIS data. The preliminary findings suggest that it would be unwise to permit CFRP to be directly in contact with steel in reinforcing or prestressing applications.     

Modification of 1018 carbon steel corrosion process in alkaline sour medium with a formulation of chemical corrosion inhibitors

This work is focused on researching corrosion mechanism modifications of 1018 carbon steel in alkaline sour medium (0.1 M (NH₄)₂S and 10 ppm CN⁻) using inhibitor formulation (IHF) composed of hydroxyoleic imidazoline (C₁₂H₄₂ON₂), HI, and aminoether (C₂₀H₂₈O₃N₂), AE. The accelerated formation of corrosion products was thereby carried out in the presence of the formulation alone and of each of its components separately; these films were subsequently characterized by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The study in the presence of the IHF components revealed that the films formed have different nature, because their physical and chemical properties such as thickness, porosity and (electronic and ionic) conductivity are determined by the media where they are grown. The film formed in the presence of HI has a homogeneous, non-porous topography that impairs the diffusion process of H⁰, in addition, its electronic conductivity is above that observed in the film formed with AE. Then, it was determined that the film formed with IHF presents some distinctive component characteristics which interact in a complementary way improving film passivity.     

Corrosion protection of new composite polymer coating for carbon steel in sulfuric acid medium by electrochemical methods

In this paper, electropolymerization technique has been used for the obtained of new composite: polypyrrole – dioctyl sulfosuccinate sodium/poly N-ethylaniline (PPY-AOT/PNEA) coatings over carbon steel of type OLC 45 electrode for anticorrosion protection. The PPY-AOT/PNEA coatings were successfully synthesized onto OLC 45 electrode by galvanostatic deposition from aqueous solutions 0.1 M NEA, 0.1 M PY, 0.01 M AOT and 0.3 M H₂C₂O₄ solution at different current densities (5, 3 and 1 mA/cm²) in different molar ratio. The anionic surfactant (AOT) as a dopant ion used during electropolymerization can have a significant result on the anticorrosion protection of the composite film by hindering the penetration of aggressive ions. The polymeric composite coatings have been analyzed by cyclic voltammetry (CV), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) methods. The corrosion resistance of PPY-AOT/PNEA coated carbon steel has been examined by potentiodynamic polarization techniques and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) methods in 0.5 M H₂SO₄ solutions. The data of the corrosion samples demonstrated that PPY-AOT/PNEA coatings assure a great anticorrosion protection of OLC 45 electrode in corrosive media. The corrosion rate of PPY-AOT/PNEA coated OLC 45 has been indicated to be ~9 times lower than of uncoated electrode. The corrosion protection effectiveness of the composite coating is more than 89%. The best efficiency is accomplished of PPY-AOT/PNEA obtained by electrodeposition at 5 mA/cm² current densities applied in molar ratio 5:1.     

Hyperbranched poly(cyanurateamine): A new corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in hydrochloric acid medium

Hyperbranched poly(cyanurateamine) (POCYAM) was tested as a novel corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in 0.5–3 M HCl using chemical and electrochemical techniques at 25–70 °C. The results show that this compound has good corrosion inhibiting properties for mild steel in HCl at very low concentrations. Corrosion inhibition efficiency rises with POCYAM concentration. The adsorption of the POCYAM onto the mild steel surface obeys Langmuir adsorption isotherm model. The inhibition mechanism was further corroborated by the values of thermodynamic parameters obtained from the experimental data.     

Cationic gemini surfactant as corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in 1 M HCl and synergistic effect of organic salt (sodium tosylate)

Synergistic result of cationic gemini surfactant (GS) 1,2-bis(N-hexadecyl-N,N-dimethylammonium) ethane dibromide (16-2-16) and organic salt (Sodium tosylate; NaTos) on mild steel corrosion in 1?M HCl solution at various temperatures (30, 40, 50 and 60?°C) has been examined using gravimetric, electrochemical and surface morphology measurement. Investigational result shows that the inhibition efficiency (η) of 16-2-16 GS enhanced in the existence of a set quantity of NaTos. The synergism parameter (S_θ) values are larger than unity, representing large inhibition efficiency, generated via the accumulation of NaTos to 16-2-16 GS is owing to adsorption supportive. The electrochemical results revealed that the 16-2-16 GS in the absence and presence of NaTos act as mixed-type inhibitors. The inhibitor adsorption on the mild steel surface in 1?M HCl solution obeys Langmuir adsorption isotherm. Surface morphology was studied using scanning electron microscopy (SEM).     

Synergistic inhibition effect of polyethylene glycol–polyvinyl pyrrolidone blends for mild steel corrosion in sulphuric acid medium

The corrosion inhibition of mild steel in sulphuric acid solution in the presence of polyethylene glycol (PEG), polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP), and their blends was investigated using weight loss and hydrogen evolution techniques at temperature range of 30–60°C. It was found that inhibition efficiency (η%) increases with increase in concentration of the homopolymers and decreases with increase in temperature. Inhibition efficiency was found to be synergistically enhanced on blending the two polymers with highest inhibition efficiency obtained for (PEG : PVP) blending ratio of 1 : 3. The experimental data obtained fitted well into Temkin adsorption isotherm model. Physical adsorption mechanism is proposed from the trend of inhibition efficiency with temperature. The proposed mechanism is also corroborated by kinetic and thermodynamic parameters obtained. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2011     

CO2 corrosion of carbon steel in the presence of acetic acid at higher temperatures

The corrosion behaviour of X 65 carbon steel in the presence of acetic acid in N₂- and CO₂-saturated systems has been investigated using electrochemical techniques. The presence of acetic acid does not influence the anodic reaction but strongly accelerates the cathodic reaction. The cathodic reaction and consequently the corrosion rate of mild steel in the CO₂-saturated system increase with increase in acetic acid concentration and temperature. From the values of the apparent activation energies, the corrosion reaction in the absence of acetic acid was found to be under mixed interfacial reaction/diffusion control while interfacial reaction control dominates in the presence of acetic acid. The reduction of adsorbed undissociated acetic acid on the metal surface is proposed as the key species primarily responsible for accelerated corrosion rate at all temperatures.     

离子液体在甲醇/硫酸介质中对Q235钢表面的缓蚀性能

探究硫酸存在时Q235钢在甲醇中的腐蚀行为,以及离子液体1-丁基-3-甲基咪唑氯盐([Bmim]Cl)对金属表面的缓蚀作用。通过静态失重法、电化学测试、扫描电子显微镜来测定[Bmim]Cl对Q235钢的缓蚀性能。并利用量子化学计算和分子动力学模拟分析[Bmim]Cl分子的缓蚀机理。在甲醇中随着硫酸含量的增加碳钢的腐蚀速率增加。含有59.51 ml 0.05 mol·L^-1H₂SO₄的甲醇溶液作为腐蚀介质时,随着[Bmim]Cl浓度升高,缓蚀效率逐渐增大,当浓度为0.6 mol·L^-1时,缓蚀效率达到最佳值,为90.63%,且[Bmim]Cl是主要控制阳极反应的混合抑制剂,SEM分析表明在含有缓蚀剂溶液中浸泡后的Q235钢表面相对于未加缓蚀剂更加平整。前线轨道分析和Fukui指数都表明,离子液体在碳钢表面的吸附位点分布在咪唑环上,与Fe发生化学吸附。分子动力学模拟结果表明缓蚀剂分子以阳离子[Bmim]⁺平行吸附于金属表面,阴离子Cl^-扩散在溶液中的方式达到缓...