Conocarpus Erectus Extract as an Eco-Friendly Corrosion Inhibitor for Aluminum in Hydrochloric Acid Solution

Abstract

Conocarpus Erectus extract was examined as a green corrosion inhibitor for Al in 1 M HCl and evaluated by different methods (chemical & electrochemical methods). Surface checks were used to illustrate the importance of this green extract to Al's corrosion inhibition process. The inhibition efficiency (%IE) increased with the raising of both Conocarpus Erectus extract dose and temperature, indicating that this extract was adsorbed chemically on Al surface. The %IE was 91.1% when the concentration Conocarpus Erectus extract was 300 ppm. Conocarpus Erectus extract inhibits both anodic and cathodic reactions, so it is a mixed kind inhibitor. The %IE of Al occurs by the adsorption process, and this metal is subject to the adsorption, according to Temkin isotherm. The surface examination was detected by utilizing a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The outcome data obtained from all experimental studies are excellent and proved the effectiveness of Conocarpus Erectus extract for Al's corrosion resistance.