Abstract

The corrosion inhibition of mild steel in 0.5M H2SO4 solution was studied in the presence of Corchorus olitorius stem extract as inhibitor. Phytochemical analysis results confirmed the presence of organic constituents such as Alkaloids, Tannins, Glycosides, Saponins and Flavonoids which made the Corchorus olitorius stem extract act as a good inhibitor. The highest inhibition efficiency as observed from the experimental design was 93.29%, with process levels of 4 days, temperature: 60 °C and inhibitor concentration: 1.0 g/L respectively. The optimal process levels were: 4.11 days, temperature: 48.92 °C and inhibitor concentration: 1.16 g/L respectively, which gave an inhibition efficiency of 94.34%. The result from the Scanning Electron Micrographs showed that via the validated experiment, a more passive layer of film was formed on the surface of the coupon, confirming the high efficiency of the Corchorus olitorius extract's inhibiting role in corrosion prevention.

Full Text
Paper version not known

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.